Biotechnology Master’s Degrees
There are 178 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Biotechnology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 34.8% 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 | 1,002 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,666 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 23 |
Earnings of Biotechnology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Biotechnology. About 63.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 759 |
| Women | 1,296 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biotechnology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 596 | 29.0% |
| Asian | 271 | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 171 | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 168 | 8.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 63 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 64 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 716 | 34.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 34.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Biotechnology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 246 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Biotechnology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biotechnology students seeking a master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. This school awarded 467 master'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 is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 411 people received their master's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biotechnology. This school awarded 270 master's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biotechnology. This school awarded 159 master'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.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 85 master's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master'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 Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Marcos is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Biotechnology. This school awarded 50 master'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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 49 master'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.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 46 master'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 is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Biotechnology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire at Manchester comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biotechnology. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Biotechnology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 3,869 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biotechnology that also offer master’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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