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. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, UW Seattle came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 16 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 226 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 173 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW Seattle go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,716 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, biology students borrow a median amount of $39,614 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UW Seattle is $285 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Seattle was $1,363 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
The biology program at UW Seattle awarded 226 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 83 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle biology bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UW Seattle in 2022 were women.
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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 304 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 220 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 177 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 141 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 110 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.