University of Washington-Bothell Campus Biochemistry: earnings, debt & careers

Biochemistry graduates of University of Washington-Bothell Campus earn a median $58,818 four years after graduating ($38,985 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $14,814. That is $6,279 below the U.S. median for Biochemistry graduates ($65,097 across 110 colleges), and ranks 3rd of 3 Washington colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$58,818

U.S. median for this major: $65,097.

College Scorecard field of study; 75 graduates with earnings reported

Earnings, 1 year after
$38,985

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$14,814

About 25% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $21,626.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$12,319 /yr

Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.

Sticker price $26,908. College Scorecard.

University of Washington-Bothell Campus Biochemistry: pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

University of Washington-Bothell Campus graduates$58,818
Washington median (3 colleges)$58,818 (+$0)
U.S. median (110 colleges)$65,097 (−$6,279)

Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.

Biochemistry nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →

Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income

Uses University of Washington-Bothell Campus's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.

Family incomeNet price / yrCost to finishYears to pay back
$0–30k$5,573$24,0201.3 years
$30–48k$6,350$27,3681.5 years
$48–75k$8,415$36,2692.0 years
$75–110k$15,215$65,5773.5 years
$110k+$25,993$112,0306.0 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (50% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Biochemistry graduates 4 years after graduating ($58,818) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,599 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method

College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.

Biochemistry at Washington colleges

Every Washington college we cover that reports Biochemistry graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1Western Washington University$77,048$20,942$21,19365%
2University of Washington-Seattle Campus$58,818$14,814$14,09185%
3University of Washington-Bothell Campus$58,818$14,814$12,31965%

9 more Washington colleges offer Biochemistry but have too few graduates to report earnings.

Careers for Biochemistry graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Seattle area$203,150
Washington$182,480
U.S.$167,220

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Biological Technicians

Seattle area$63,770
Washington$60,800
U.S.$57,510

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Microbiologists

Seattle area$77,690
Washington$77,690
U.S.$87,990

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.

What families pay at University of Washington-Bothell Campus, by income

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University of Washington-Bothell Campus Biochemistry questions

How much do University of Washington-Bothell Campus Biochemistry graduates earn?

Biochemistry graduates of University of Washington-Bothell Campus earn a median $58,818 four years after graduating and $38,985 one year after. The U.S. median for Biochemistry graduates across 110 colleges is $65,097.

How much debt do University of Washington-Bothell Campus Biochemistry graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Biochemistry graduates of University of Washington-Bothell Campus is $14,814, about 25% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,626.

Is University of Washington-Bothell Campus a good school for Biochemistry in Washington?

On pay, Biochemistry graduates of University of Washington-Bothell Campus earn $58,818 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 Washington colleges ($58,818) and $6,279 below the U.S. median ($65,097). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.

Where does University of Washington-Bothell Campus rank for Biochemistry in Washington?

Of 3 Washington colleges reporting Biochemistry graduate earnings, University of Washington-Bothell Campus ranks 3rd. The highest is Western Washington University at $77,048.

What jobs do Biochemistry graduates get?

A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $203,150 in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area and $167,220 nationally. Others include biological technicians and microbiologists.

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Cite this: “University of Washington-Bothell Campus Biochemistry: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-bothell-campus/majors/biochemistry (College Scorecard and BLS data).