Cheapest Biological and Physical Sciences Colleges in Washington

Washington State University leads affordability among Biological and Physical Sciences programs with a $14,401 net cost, nearly $10,000 below the next cheapest option. The state's tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft create strong demand for science graduates, though earnings vary significantly from $16,874 to $33,281 across the five programs. Public universities dominate the affordable end, with all three state schools costing under $23,000 annually.

Programs

$14,401 – $38,920

Net Price Range

$25,020

Avg. Program Earnings

61.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Biological and Physical Sciences Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Washington State University Pullman, Washington	$14,401	$12,997	61.6%	83.1%
2	Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	$18,680	$9,286	65.5%	92.7%
3	The Evergreen State College Olympia, Washington	$22,585	$8,999	43.6%	74.4%
4	Whitworth University Spokane, Washington	$25,884	$50,920	68.4%	90.5%
5	University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington	$38,920	$59,900	67.9%	82.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $24,000 gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public universities receive state funding that keeps costs down, with Washington State University at $14,401 compared to private University of Puget Sound at $38,920. The Washington College Grant further reduces costs for qualifying students at public institutions.

How do graduation rates compare across price points?

The Evergreen State College shows the lowest graduation rate at 43.6% despite moderate costs, while pricier Whitworth University leads at 68.4%. Western Washington University offers the best value with a 65.5% graduation rate and $18,680 net cost.

Does higher cost guarantee better earnings potential?

Washington State University graduates earn $33,281 annually despite having the lowest program cost at $14,401. Western Washington University graduates earn just $16,874, showing that program cost doesn't directly predict salary outcomes.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.