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Biotechnology Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 39 students earned their Biotech degrees in DC.

As a degree choice, Biotechnology is the 107th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biotechnology Majors in District of Columbia

Biotech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 39

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a biotech major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biotech majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 28.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.2%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Biotechnology Grads in District of Columbia

There are 2,110 people in the state and 154,670 people in the nation working in biotech jobs.

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Wages for Biotechnology Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a biotech grad in the state is $132,310, compared to a typical salary of $97,340 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer biotech degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

American University

Washington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,945 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 52% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at CUA.

Biotechnology Careers in DC

Some of the careers biotech majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 17% $122,720
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700
Biological Scientists 0% $84,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biotech.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
General Biology 478
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 321
Biochemistry & Biophysics 113
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 106
Ecology & Systematics Biology 99
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 82
Microbiology Science & Immunology 71
Pharmacology & Toxicology 13

View all majors related to Biotechnology

View Nationwide Biotechnology Report

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