Cheapest Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences Colleges in Washington

University of Washington-Seattle Campus delivers the state's most affordable Cell/Cellular Biology program at just $13,485 net cost, while private alternatives like University of Puget Sound reach $38,920. The nearly threefold price difference becomes even more striking when considering UW-Seattle's 83.70% graduation rate surpasses most competitors. Washington's biotech sector, anchored by companies like Amazon's healthcare initiatives and Boeing's aerospace medicine research, creates steady demand for cellular biology graduates across the region.

Programs

$13,485 – $38,920

Net Price Range

$33,972

Avg. Program Earnings

66.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
2	Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington	$14,715	$9,192	49.9%	93.5%
3	Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	$18,680	$9,286	65.5%	92.7%
4	Seattle Pacific University Seattle, Washington	$24,820	$38,814	62.1%	90.7%
5	Northwest University Kirkland, Washington	$25,161	$36,035	63.5%	94.3%
6	Seattle University Seattle, Washington	$34,802	$54,285	73.3%	85.2%
7	University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington	$38,920	$59,900	67.9%	82.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost gap between public and private cellular biology programs in Washington?

Public universities benefit from state funding that keeps costs low, with UW-Seattle at $13,485 and Central Washington at $14,715. Private schools like Seattle University ($34,802) and University of Puget Sound ($38,920) rely on tuition revenue and typically offer smaller class sizes and specialized facilities.

How do graduation rates compare across Washington's cellular biology programs?

University of Washington-Seattle leads with an 83.70% graduation rate, followed by Seattle University at 73.30%. Central Washington University shows the lowest completion rate at 49.90%, which prospective students should weigh against its $14,715 net cost.

Where do cellular biology graduates from Washington schools typically find employment?

Washington's tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft increasingly hire biology graduates for health technology roles, while the state's 140+ biotechnology companies provide research opportunities. Graduates earn between $31,133 and $37,568 annually, with University of Puget Sound alumni commanding the highest starting salaries at $37,568.

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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.