Bachelor’s Degrees in Biotechnology
Education Levels of Biotech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,089 people earned their bachelor's degree in biotech. This makes it the 165th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biotech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,832 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,089 |
| Basic Certificate | 602 |
| Associate Degree | 161 |
| Graduate Certificate | 101 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 25 |
Earnings of Biotech Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in biotech is $47,017. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $41,966 and the high is $51,658.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for biotech students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in biotech. About 59.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 441 |
| Women | 648 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biotech bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 163 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 251 |
| White | 473 |
| International Students | 70 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 75 |
Most Popular Biotech Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 99 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in biotech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Houston tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biotech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from UH. Of these students, 48% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,017.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biotech. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from Cal Poly Pomona. Of these students, 38% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cal Poly Pomona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,017.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from UC Davis. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biotech at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 47,017.
University of Kentucky is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biotech. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from UK. About 76% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Kentucky biotech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,017.
The 5th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - San Marcos. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from CSUSM. Of these students, 62% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - San Marcos biotech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,017.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biotech. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from BYU. Of these students, 68% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that BYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,017.
University of Central Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biotech. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from UCF. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,017.
James Madison University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biotech. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from JMU. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. James Madison University biotech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,017.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biotech. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 55% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rutgers University - New Brunswick biotech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,017.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biotech. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network biotech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,017.
Utah Valley University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biotech. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from UVU. About 41% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Utah Valley University biotech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,017.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from RIT. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biotech at Rochester Institute of Technology make a median salary of 47,017.
The 13th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Syracuse University. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from Syracuse. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Syracuse graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,017.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biotech. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from UNOMAHA. Of these students, 63% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biotech at University of Nebraska at Omaha make a median salary of 47,017.
The 15th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Endicott College. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from Endicott. About 84% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Endicott College biotech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,017.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from UPR Mayaguez. About 44% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UPR Mayaguez graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,017.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. Of these students, 64% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biotech at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo make a median salary of 47,017.
Worcester State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biotech. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from Worcester State. Of these students, 31% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Worcester State University biotech graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,017.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biotech. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from IU Bloomington. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,017.
SUNY Cobleskill is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biotech. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in biotech from SUNY Cobleskill. Of these students, 50% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biotech at SUNY Cobleskill make a median salary of 47,017.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biotech that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 85,460 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 12,092 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,367 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7,365 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4,605 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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