by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UW Seattle ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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UW Seattle is in the top 10% of the country for biochemistry. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 281 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 290 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 281 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle is $38,985. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $47,806 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,027 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biochemistry program at UW Seattle is $381 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of biochemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 113 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 30 |
UW Seattle does not offer an online option for its biochemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Seattle Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from UW Seattle in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 240 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 220 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 177 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 141 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 110 |
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