# Washington State University: Biological and Physical Sciences (bachelor's)

Pullman, WA. IPEDS 236939, CIP 30.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/washington-state-university/majors/biological-and-physical-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,288
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $68,583 (U.S. median for this major: $63,018 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in WA: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (4 colleges, $55,612): +$12,971
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,565

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $68,583 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,074 | $30,913 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $8,971 | $39,203 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $11,519 | $50,338 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,426 | $80,522 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $24,726 | $108,053 | 3.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biological and Physical Sciences at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | $68,583 | $19,500 | $14,971 | 61% |
| University of Puget Sound | $55,690 | $26,629 | $38,394 | 68% |
| Whitworth University | $55,534 | $25,990 | $26,534 | 71% |
| The Evergreen State College | $48,623 | $22,346 | $24,319 | 41% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $102,670 WA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $182,480 WA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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