Compare 13 Biology, General. programs in Washington. Average earnings: $42,121.
The highest-earning Biology, General. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $32K earnings gap across 13 programs in Washington, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus leads with Biology graduates earning $53,261, while the state average sits at $42,121. Seattle University follows closely at $52,518, proving that multiple Washington programs compete at the top tier regardless of institutional prestige.
Highest program earnings: $53,261
Strong outcomes with 76% acceptance
6.5% payment burden | Excellent
19.3% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $53,261 | 156 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $52,518 | 40 | $19,883 | Good | $37,520 | High |
| #3 | University Of Puget SoundPrivate | $48,359 | 40 | $25,000 | Manageable | $52,058 | High |
| #4 | $45,817 | 106 | $19,500 | Good | $17,148 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $45,746 | 58 | $18,500 | Good | $23,123 | High | |
| #6 | Gonzaga UniversityPrivate | $45,744 | 91 | $24,454 | Manageable | $37,652 | High |
| #7 | $43,627 | 212 | $19,500 | Manageable | $29,968 | High | |
| #8 | Saint Martin's UniversityPrivate | $41,495 | 27 | $22,500 | Manageable | $22,678 | High |
| #9 | Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $40,169 | 43 | $22,578 | Manageable | $25,000 | High |
| #10 | $38,098 | 62 | $19,500 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | |
| #11 | Whitworth UniversityPrivate | $35,873 | 32 | $25,000 | High | $35,875 | High |
| #12 | Whitman CollegePrivate | $35,359 | 40 | $18,437 | Challenging | $36,384 | High |
| #13 | Northwest UniversityPrivate | $21,508 | 8 | $20,891 | High | $17,284 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
