Biology Schools
In Seattle, Washington
The city of Seattle has 4 schools where biology faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in biology in the city of Seattle, which encompasses biology training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Biology
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
- PhD degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Seattle Vs. Washington Biology Employment
| Seattle | 5,330 |
| Washington | 11,540 |
Of the 11,540 biology professionals employed in Washington State, 5,330 work in Seattle. The number of biology professionals in Seattle has grown by 24% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of biology professionals in Seattle has increased, overall employment in Seattle has also increased.
Seattle Vs. Washington Biology employment growth
| 10,950 | 11,310 | 11,540 | 11,340 | 11,540 |
| 4,310 | 4,580 | 5,040 | 5,130 | 5,330 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington
- Dark Yellow: Seattle
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Seattle
| $60,536 | $63,280 | $62,162 | $61,942 | $63,776 |
| $47,730 | $49,890 | $51,680 | $53,240 | $54,610 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Seattle
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Seattle
As the number of biology professionals in Seattle has grown, salaries for biology professionals have also increased. In 2010 biology professionals in Seattle reportedly earned an average salary of $63,776 per year. The average salary for biology professionals in Seattle was $60,536 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of biology professionals in Seattle is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Seattle
10th percentile |
$41,390 |
25th percentile |
$48,442 |
50th percentile |
$59,528 |
75th percentile |
$75,792 |
90th percentile |
$95,806 |
Biology professionals in Seattle make a median yearly salary of $59,528. The difference in pay between the biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 131%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $41,390 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $95,806 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Seattle
Chemistry |
$49,980 |
Biology |
$63,776 |
Biochemistry |
$69,747 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$79,430 |
Physics |
$113,730 |
Seattle biology professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Seattle
Many of Seattle's biology professionals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited biology schools in the city.
Biology Programs Offered In Seattle
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
9 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 19 |
Seattle's biology schools offer 19 biology degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Seattle
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
500 |
master |
10 |
doctor |
50 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 561 |
Approximately 561 students completed biology courses in 2010.