University of Washington - Seattle Campus Pathology, Experimental Pathology

  • A program that focuses on the scientific study of the expression, initiation, maintenance and progression of tissue injury and disease, including death, and the relationship of pathogenesis to fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms. Includes instruction in immunology, microbiology, gene expression, inflammation, cell injury, apoptosis, immunopathology, molecular markers of disease and toxins, neoplasia, growth regulation, and organ- and system-specific investigations. Find colleges offering pathology, experimental pathology degree.
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      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about natural sciences managers in our career profile section.
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      Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 710
      • Average Annual Salary: $139,770
      • Average Hourly Rate: $67.20

      Tacoma, WA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 30
      • Average Annual Salary: $125,200
      • Average Hourly Rate: $60.19
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 44,600
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 51,500
      • Percent Job Growth: 6.90%
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      Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. Read more about biologists in our career profile section.
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      Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities. Read more about medical scientists in our career profile section.
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      Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 3,250
      • Average Annual Salary: $69,890
      • Average Hourly Rate: $33.60

      Tacoma, WA Metropolitan Division

      • Average Annual Salary: $74,580
      • Average Hourly Rate: $35.86
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 109,400
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 153,600
      • Percent Job Growth: 44.20%
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      Teach courses in biological sciences. Read more about postsecondary biology science teachers in our career profile section.
    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Pathology, Experimental Pathology
     TotalMasterDoctor
    Overall
    All Students413
     
    By Gender
    Male3-3
    Female11-
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien1-1
    American Indian---
    Black---
    Asian1-1
    Hispanic---
    White1-1
    Unknown11-
     
    Pathology, Experimental Pathology Program Reviews
    Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008