Biology at Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Western Washington University graduates in biology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Washington University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 683 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $50,141 | $59,087 | #386 | $26,612 |
| 684 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $50,056 | $43,933 | #811 | — |
| 685 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $50,036 | $54,659 | #552 | $28,901 |
| 686 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $50,027 | $46,014 | #792 | $33,871 |
| 687 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $49,951 | $57,822 | #435 | $30,865 |
| 688 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $49,875 | $50,708 | #706 | $18,071 |
| 689 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $49,840 | $58,732 | #403 | $29,596 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Washington University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,871 one year after graduating and $50,027 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Washington University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Western Washington University ranks #686 by median pay four years after graduation, and #792 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Western Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,950.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.