Biological and Physical Sciences

Bachelor's degree · Western Washington University · Bellingham, WA

CIP 30.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$19,993Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,891 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,986–$81,781).

Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's degree) at other Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Washington State University
Pullman
$46,288$18,853
Whitworth University
Spokane
$34,703$25,000
The Evergreen State College
Olympia
$27,555$20,982

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Frequently asked questions

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,993.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.