Program Analysis
At $38,716 per year, Biology graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus earn slightly above the $32,219 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biology programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Biology's typical career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $13,809 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #45 of 822 nationally, this is a top-5% Biology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $69,087 show a 78% jump from the $38,716 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.