Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology is offered at 178 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Biotechnology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.3% of Biotechnology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biotechnology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,869 people earned theirBiotechnology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biotechnology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 40 |
| Associate’s Degree | 138 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,002 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,666 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 23 |
Earnings of Biotechnology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Biotechnology of $79,108 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,910 |
| 4 years | $79,108 |
| 5 years | $94,080 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Biotechnology students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 59.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 405 |
| Women | 597 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biotechnology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 418 | 41.7% |
| Asian | 185 | 18.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 216 | 21.6% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 5.4% |
| Race Unknown | 21 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 53 | 5.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Biotechnology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 246 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biotechnology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 467 bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gaston College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology. This school awarded 411 bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology. This school awarded 270 bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Morehouse School of Medicine is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Marcos comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology. This school awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology. This school awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology. This school awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Biotechnology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 3,869 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biotechnology that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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