Biotechnology at University of Houston-Downtown
If you plan to study Biotechnology, consider the program at University of Houston-Downtown. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston-Downtown sits in Houston, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 biotechnology graduations were recorded at University of Houston-Downtown.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston-Downtown
Many students take online classes at University of Houston-Downtown. Among 13,730 students, 4,905 (36%) studied exclusively online and 5,455 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biotechnology graduates at University of Houston-Downtown, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biotechnology graduates at University of Houston-Downtown are 69% women (9) and 31% men (4).
Biotechnology Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston-Downtown
Of the 13 bachelor’s biotechnology graduates at University of Houston-Downtown, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Downtown.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Biotechnology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Downtown, above the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biotechnology Graduates
Students who finish Biotechnology program at University of Houston-Downtown pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.