Biotechnology at Thomas Jefferson University
If you plan to study Biotechnology, consider the program at Thomas Jefferson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Thomas Jefferson University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 biotechnology graduations were recorded at Thomas Jefferson University.
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Online Class Availability at Thomas Jefferson University
Online coursework is an option at Thomas Jefferson University. Among 8,238 students, 927 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Biotechnology graduates at Thomas Jefferson University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biotechnology graduates at Thomas Jefferson University are 56% women (10) and 44% men (8).
Biotechnology Bachelor’s Program at Thomas Jefferson University
Of the 6 bachelor’s biotechnology graduates at Thomas Jefferson University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology bachelor’s degree recipients at Thomas Jefferson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Biotechnology bachelor’s degree recipients at Thomas Jefferson University, lower than the national average of 51%.*
Biotechnology Master’s Program at Thomas Jefferson University
Among the 12 master’s biotechnology graduates at Thomas Jefferson University, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at Thomas Jefferson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at Thomas Jefferson University, above the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at Thomas Jefferson University
The Biotechnology program at Thomas Jefferson University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 18 |
Top-Paying Careers for Biotechnology Graduates
Students who finish Biotechnology program at Thomas Jefferson University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biotechnology majors, 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.