Median Debt
$26,629
10% above national median

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Biological and Physical Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Washington (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Puget Sound$26,629
Washington State University$46,288$55,611$19,5000.42
Whitworth University$34,703$54,728$25,9900.75
The Evergreen State College$27,555$37,730$22,3460.81
National Median$34,380$24,2500.71

Other Biological and Physical Sciences Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Washington State University
Pullman
$12,997$46,288$19,500
Whitworth University
Spokane
$50,920$34,703$25,990
The Evergreen State College
Olympia
$8,999$27,555$22,346

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Puget Sound, approximately 17% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.