by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UW Tacoma ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UW Tacoma was ranked #897 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #14 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 879 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 897 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW Tacoma go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,716 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Tacoma, 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 Tacoma is $285 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Tacoma 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 | $1,293 | $1,293 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,948 | $15,948 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,582 | $3,582 |
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The biology program at UW Tacoma awarded 100 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Tacoma Campus with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UW Tacoma does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Tacoma Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus.