Cheapest Neurobiology and Neurosciences Colleges in Washington

Washington State University graduates with neurobiology degrees earn $28,236 annually, the highest among the state's programs, while University of Washington students pay just $13,485 net annually. Washington's tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon increasingly recruit neuroscience graduates for artificial intelligence and brain-computer interface development. Public universities dominate affordability here, with net costs under $19,000 compared to private colleges exceeding $35,000.

Programs

$13,485 – $38,920

Net Price Range

$25,822

Avg. Program Earnings

71.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Neurobiology and Neurosciences 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	Washington State University Pullman, Washington	$14,401	$12,997	61.6%	83.1%
3	Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	$18,680	$9,286	65.5%	92.7%
4	Whitman College Walla Walla, Washington	$35,506	$61,492	81.0%	47.7%
5	University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington	$38,920	$59,900	67.9%	82.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes the dramatic cost difference between public and private neurobiology programs in Washington?

Private colleges like Whitman charge $35,506 net annually while University of Washington costs only $13,485. The Washington College Grant covers full tuition for qualifying students at public institutions, creating this $22,000 price gap.

How do graduation rates compare across different price points for neuroscience programs?

University of Washington achieves an 83.7% graduation rate at the lowest cost, while Western Washington graduates 65.5% of students for $18,680 annually. Expensive Whitman College leads with 81% graduation rates but costs nearly three times more.

Where do Washington neurobiology graduates typically find employment after graduation?

Seattle's tech sector increasingly hires neuroscience graduates for AI research, while the region's healthcare systems employ many in clinical roles. Average debt loads range from $13,264 to $22,000, manageable given starting salaries between $24,035 and $28,236.

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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.