Master’s Degrees in Biotechnology
Education Levels of Biotech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,832 people earned their master's degree in biotech. This earns it the #89 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in biotech is $83,470. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $75,972 to a high of $88,886.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biotech. About 62.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 691 |
| Women | 1,141 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biotech master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 252 |
| Black or African American | 159 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 |
| White | 583 |
| International Students | 518 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 126 |
Most Popular Biotech Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 87 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biotech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biotech students seekinga master's degree 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, 395 people received their master's degree in biotech from Johns Hopkins. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Johns Hopkins University biotech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $83,470.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 130 people received their master's degree in biotech from UMGC. Of these students, 57% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biotech at University of Maryland Global Campus make a median salary of 83,470.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 44 people received their master's degree in biotech from UAB. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that UAB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $83,470.
The 5th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Francisco. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in biotech from USFCA. About 73% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USFCA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $83,470.
University of Pennsylvania is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biotech. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in biotech from UPenn. About 69% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Pennsylvania biotech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $83,470.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. 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, 34 people received their master's degree in biotech from Northwestern. Of these students, 62% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biotech at Northwestern University make a median salary of 83,470.
The 8th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in biotech from NYU. Of these students, 69% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York University biotech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $83,470.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biotech. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in biotech from Columbia. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York biotech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $83,470.
University of California - Irvine is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biotech. Each year, around 36,300 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, 31 people received their master's degree in biotech from UC Irvine. About 57% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $83,470.
North Carolina State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biotech. 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, 31 people received their master's degree in biotech from NC State. About 58% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $83,470.
Georgetown University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biotech. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in biotech from Georgetown. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $83,470.
California State University - Channel Islands comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biotech. Roughly 7,400 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, 27 people received their master's degree in biotech from CSUCI. Of these students, 59% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biotech at California State University - Channel Islands make a median salary of 83,470.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biotech. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in biotech from UW - Madison. Of these students, 74% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $83,470.
Rush University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biotech. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,957 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,013 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in biotech from Rush University. Of these students, 74% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rush University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $83,470.
California State University - San Marcos comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biotech. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in biotech from CSUSM. Of these students, 64% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - San Marcos biotech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $83,470.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in biotech from UIC. Of these students, 73% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biotech at University of Illinois at Chicago make a median salary of 83,470.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biotech. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in biotech from WPI. About 50% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Worcester Polytechnic Institute biotech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $83,470.
University of Arizona comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biotech. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in biotech from University of Arizona. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $83,470.
University of Southern California is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biotech. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in biotech from USC. About 65% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Southern California biotech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $83,470.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biotech that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 1,778 |
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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