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2024 Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Washington

5 Colleges in Washington
242 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$26,655 Avg Early-Career Salary
Biological & Physical Science is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #38 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Washington to determine which ones were the best for biological & physical science students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 242 degrees in biological & physical science during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Science School

Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Washington The biological science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science rankings. We derive our Best Overall Biological & Physical Science School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Biological & Physical Science Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Biological Science

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Washington list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science in Washington

The schools below may not offer all types of biological science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Washington Schools in Biological Science

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In WA
7.4% Growth in Graduates

Western Washington University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in biological & physical science. WWU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bellingham. A Best Colleges rank of #215 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 27 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at WWU in the most recent data year.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$34,602 Median Starting Salary
$22,311 Median Student Debt

It's hard to beat Washington State University if you wish to pursue a degree in biological & physical science. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #175 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wazzu is a great university overall.

There were roughly 12 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Wazzu in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science degree recipients from Washington State University receive an earnings boost of about $7,947 over the average income of biological & physical science majors.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$24,842 Median Starting Salary

Whitworth University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in biological & physical science. Whitworth is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Spokane. This university ranks 13th out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were about 51 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Whitworth in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, biological science degree recipients generally earn an average of $24,842 in their early careers.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$21,709 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

University of Puget Sound is a great option for students interested in a degree in biological & physical science. Located in the city of Tacoma, Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 6th out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were about 16 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Puget Sound in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological science program make an average of $21,709 for their early career.

More information about a degree in biological & physical science from University of Puget Sound

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
136 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$25,468 Median Starting Salary

Evergreen is a small public college located in the midsize suburb of Olympia. This college ranks 27th out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were about 136 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Evergreen in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the biological science program make around $25,468 in the first couple years of working.

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Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 330 18,803
Oregon 266 292
Hawaii 164 0
Alaska 119 67

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Biological & Physical Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

Biological Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences 242

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Interdisciplinary Studies 262
Human Biology 214
Nutrition Science 193
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 183
International Studies 106
Human Computer Interaction 103
Sustainability Science 92
Behavioral Science 89
Museum Studies 34
Mathematics & Computer Science 26

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