Best Biology Programs in Washington (2026)
Biology programs in Washington are often the gateway to medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and biomedical research. The schools below are ranked by Biology program strength, MCAT/GRE prep support, and net price.
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#1
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
Net Price
$32,750/yr
Median Earnings
$89,110
Grad Rate
86%
Biology Share
10.6%
#2
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
Net Price
$13,663/yr
Median Earnings
$83,105
Grad Rate
85%
Biology Share
11.8%
#3
Seattle University
Seattle, WA
Net Price
$34,324/yr
Median Earnings
$84,728
Grad Rate
73%
Biology Share
9.6%
#4
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA
Net Price
$29,486/yr
Median Earnings
$70,813
Grad Rate
78%
Biology Share
16.3%
#5
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA
Net Price
$13,802/yr
Median Earnings
$83,105
Grad Rate
67%
Biology Share
7.5%
#6
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA
Net Price
$11,900/yr
Median Earnings
$83,105
Grad Rate
62%
Biology Share
5.8%
#7
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
Net Price
$32,507/yr
Median Earnings
$71,918
Grad Rate
69%
Biology Share
6.7%
#8
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Net Price
$13,462/yr
Median Earnings
$72,280
Grad Rate
62%
Biology Share
9.4%
#9
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
Net Price
$20,652/yr
Median Earnings
$71,109
Grad Rate
66%
Biology Share
6.7%
#10
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
Net Price
$25,419/yr
Median Earnings
$71,277
Grad Rate
59%
Biology Share
10.6%
#11
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA
Net Price
$23,009/yr
Median Earnings
$64,055
Grad Rate
69%
Biology Share
5.7%
#12
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA
Net Price
$22,071/yr
Median Earnings
$61,237
Grad Rate
69%
Biology Share
5.0%
#13
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA
Net Price
$27,786/yr
Median Earnings
$67,140
Grad Rate
59%
Biology Share
6.7%
#14
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
Net Price
$19,963/yr
Median Earnings
$64,305
Grad Rate
63%
Biology Share
5.4%
#15
Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA
Net Price
$25,472/yr
Median Earnings
$70,376
Grad Rate
54%
Biology Share
4.6%
#16
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA
Net Price
$10,747/yr
Median Earnings
$58,279
Grad Rate
55%
Biology Share
6.3%
#17
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
Net Price
$21,201/yr
Median Earnings
$65,578
Grad Rate
52%
Biology Share
2.9%
#18
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
Net Price
$13,647/yr
Median Earnings
$62,463
Grad Rate
43%
Biology Share
7.9%
#19
Cascadia College
Bothell, WA
Net Price
$19,544/yr
Median Earnings
$65,772
Grad Rate
35%
Biology Share
10.1%
#20
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
Net Price
$18,271/yr
Median Earnings
$63,508
Grad Rate
33%
Biology Share
0.0%
#21
Highline College
Des Moines, WA
Net Price
$18,053/yr
Median Earnings
$54,850
Grad Rate
37%
Biology Share
2.6%
#22
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA
Net Price
$25,594/yr
Median Earnings
$56,471
Grad Rate
38%
Biology Share
0.6%
#23
Green River College
Auburn, WA
Net Price
$18,821/yr
Median Earnings
$54,621
Grad Rate
40%
Biology Share
0.1%
#24
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA
Net Price
$25,154/yr
Median Earnings
$48,982
Grad Rate
39%
Biology Share
2.5%
#25
Clark College
Vancouver, WA
Net Price
$18,625/yr
Median Earnings
$47,832
Grad Rate
37%
Biology Share
2.3%
Why a Biology degree?
Biology is the standard pre-med major. Research opportunities and pre-health advising at the undergraduate level meaningfully affect medical school admission rates.
Common career paths: Pre-Med (with med school) · Biomedical Researcher · Genetic Counselor · Pharmaceutical Scientist · Public Health Specialist
Typical starting salary range: $50,000–$85,000
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