Biotechnology at Rush University
If you plan to study biotechnology, take a look at what Rush University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Rush University is located in Chicago, Illinois and has a total student population of 2,816.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Biotechnology section at the bottom of this page.
Rush University Biotechnology Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Biotech
Rush University Biotechnology Rankings
Biotech Student Demographics at Rush University
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Rush University.
Rush University Biotechnology Master’s Program
In the biotech master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of degree recipients. That is 29% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Rush University with a master's in biotech.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Biotechnology
Biotechnology majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Rush University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 24 |
Related Majors
- Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
- Neurobiology & Neurosciences
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)
Careers That Biotech Grads May Go Into
A degree in biotech can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Rush University.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Science Professors | 2,530 | $78,400 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,950 | $118,480 |
| Biological Scientists | 590 | $84,180 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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