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Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences at Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
49 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
49
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings $39,225/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Large (70,200 openings/yr)
ROI 15.1x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #9 of 39 Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $567K $563K $513K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 15.3x 15.1x 13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.1x 5.0x 4.6x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 46% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 50 49 45

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,144
Out-of-state: $111,412 (5.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$74,720
-101% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,582
5.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,814
50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,225/yr, Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduates from Western Washington University land near the $37,397 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 15.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $16,582 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #9 out of 39 programs, Western Washington University's Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $39,225 to $58,814 shows 50% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Western Washington University

With 91% of applicants admitted, Western Washington University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 13,574 students in Bellingham, WA.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr
Biochemists and biophysicists $103,650/yr
View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences at Other Schools

Northeastern University ($65,551) Parker University ($53,632) Harvard University ($51,569) California State University-San Marcos ($49,734) California State University-Northridge ($47,315) University of Rhode Island ($46,814) University of California-Santa Cruz ($45,088) University of Minnesota-Duluth ($44,501)

Other Majors at Western Washington University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($80,808) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($77,516) Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($72,675) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($68,219) Manufacturing Engineering ($65,863) Management Information Systems and Services ($61,668) Polymer/Plastics Engineering ($60,375) Accounting and Related Services ($60,048)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Western Washington University's Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences program score?
This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does Western Washington University rank so high for Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences?
The #9 ranking out of 39 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →