Biotechnology at Rochester Institute of Technology
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biotechnology, you may want to check out the program at Rochester Institute of Technology. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rochester Institute of Technology is in Rochester, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 biotechnology degrees were granted at Rochester Institute of Technology.
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Studying Online at Rochester Institute of Technology
Distance learning is available at Rochester Institute of Technology. Among 17,098 students, 540 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,319 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Biotechnology Rankings at Rochester Institute of Technology
These rankings give you a sense of how Rochester Institute of Technology’s Biotechnology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | New York | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 22 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #68 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #72 of 82 |
Earnings for Biotechnology Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology
Those who finish Rochester Institute of Technology’s Biotechnology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,958 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $47,355 |
| 4 years | $57,558 |
| 5 years | $63,542 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Biotechnology graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn a median of $57,558, compared with $84,315 for all Rochester Institute of Technology graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biotechnology graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology stands at $24,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biotechnology graduates at Rochester Institute of Technology, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biotechnology graduates at Rochester Institute of Technology are 73% women (22) and 27% men (8).
Biotechnology Bachelor’s Program at Rochester Institute of Technology
Of the 30 bachelor’s biotechnology degrees awarded at Rochester Institute of Technology, 73% were women (22) and 27% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology bachelor’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Biotechnology bachelor’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology, below the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at Rochester Institute of Technology
The Biotechnology program at Rochester Institute of Technology breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 30 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Biotechnology Graduates
Those who complete Biotechnology program at Rochester Institute of Technology go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Biotechnology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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