Biology Degree

The biology program at University of Washington – Bothell Campus prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer biology degrees.

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University of Washington – Bothell Campus

Also known as UWB, UW-B, UW-Bothell

1126 Pacific Avenue, Suite 101, Tacoma, WA

UWB provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Bothell, Washington and publically funded. Approximately 3,300 students are enrolled yearly at UWB.

Areas of study available at UWB include but are not limited to:

• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Computer

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 1350 to 1700 on the SAT, or 19 to 25 for the ACT is common among accepted students. UWB has an acceptance rate of about 74 percent of which only 34 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at University of Washington - Bothell Campus vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $11,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $30,000 annually. Housing is available for students and costs around $6,900 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.bothell.washington.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Washington – Bothell Campus offers a bachelor's degree program in biology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $73.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $152380
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $120510

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).