Graduate Certificates in Biotechnology
Education Levels of Biotech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 101 people earned their graduate certificate in biotech. This earns it the #118 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in biotech is $49,023. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $49,023 to a high of $49,023.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biotech majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in biotech. About 60.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 40 |
| Women | 61 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biotech graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 38 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Biotech Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 29 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in biotech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
North Carolina State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biotech majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from NC State. Of these students, 50% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in biotech at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 49,023.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from Harvard. About 60% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Harvard University biotech graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biotech. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from UAB. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in biotech at University of Alabama at Birmingham make a median salary of 49,023.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biotech. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from CSULB. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CSULB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,023.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biotech. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from UMGC. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. University of Maryland Global Campus biotech graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
Ball State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biotech. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from Ball State. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ball State University biotech graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biotech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from UMBC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. University of Maryland - Baltimore County biotech graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
University of Kentucky is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biotech. 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, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from UK. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. University of Kentucky biotech graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Mount St Mary's University. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,094 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from The Mount. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in biotech at Mount St Mary's University make a median salary of 49,023.
Northwestern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biotech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from Northwestern. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in biotech at Northwestern University make a median salary of 49,023.
Tufts University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biotech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from Tufts. Tufts University biotech graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
University of Missouri - St Louis is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biotech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from UMSL. University of Missouri - St Louis biotech graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from Johns Hopkins. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,023.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biotech that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 501 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 369 |
| General Biology | 260 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 174 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 169 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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