2026 Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Biotechnology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 246 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Rutgers University New Brunswick tops our 2026 ranking of the best Biotechnology bachelor's degree schools in the United States. This public school is set in New Brunswick, NJ. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Rutgers University New Brunswick Biotechnology students take on a median of $26,686 in debt. Read the full report on Rutgers University New Brunswick
Out of the 246 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Northeastern University Global Network landed the #2 spot. Based in Boston, MA, Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $50,688 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,055 to complete their Biotechnology program here. See the full Northeastern University Global Network profile
Out of the 246 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Tufts University landed the #3 spot. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit school based in Medford, MA. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. The median Biotechnology program debt is $17,074. Read the full report on Tufts University
You'll be in good company at University Of Wisconsin River Falls, which ranked #4 this year. Located in River Falls, WI, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,008, compared with $17,470 for out-of-state students. University Of Wisconsin River Falls Biotechnology students take on a median of $24,245 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin River Falls
The strong Biotechnology programs at University Of California Davis earned it the #5 place in the United States. University Of California Davis is a public school based in Davis, CA. University Of California Davis graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,804, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. University Of California Davis Biotechnology students take on a median of $11,985 in debt. More on University Of California Davis
Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Set in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Minnesota State University Mankato posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
James Madison University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Biotechnology schools. Set in Harrisonburg, VA, James Madison University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,966, while out-of-state students pay about $31,312. Students borrow a median of $20,209 to complete their Biotechnology program here. See the full James Madison University profile
University Of Kansas ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Biotechnology schools. Located in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. The median Biotechnology program debt is $23,608. Read more about University Of Kansas
University Of Nebraska At Omaha ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Biotechnology schools. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public school based in Omaha, NE. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,718, with out-of-state students paying around $23,206. The median Biotechnology program debt is $21,783. Get the full University Of Nebraska At Omaha report
University Of New Hampshire At Manchester landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Located in Manchester, NH, University Of New Hampshire At Manchester is a public institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,838, with out-of-state students paying around $36,418. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of New Hampshire At Manchester
Grand View University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Grand View University is a private not-for-profit school based in Des Moines, IA. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,762. Grand View University Biotechnology students take on a median of $26,941 in debt. More on Grand View University
South Dakota State University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Brookings, SD. South Dakota State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 62%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,299, compared with $12,809 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,989 in student loans. Read the full report on South Dakota State University
North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Fargo, ND. About 64% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. North Dakota State University Main Campus Biotechnology students take on a median of $25,153 in debt. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus
Rivier College did well this year, earning the #14 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Nashua, NH. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,488. Typical Biotechnology student debt is $28,917. Read the full report on Rivier College
William Paterson University Of New Jersey placed #15 among Biotechnology schools in the United States. Based in Wayne, NJ, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public institution. William Paterson University Of New Jersey graduates 44% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,704, with out-of-state students paying around $25,344. The median Biotechnology program debt is $25,644. Read more about William Paterson University Of New Jersey
Worcester State University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Set in Worcester, MA, Worcester State University is a public institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,786 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,866. The median Biotechnology program debt is $22,056. More on Worcester State University
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Biotechnology schools. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,762, with out-of-state students paying around $34,891. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Biotechnology students take on a median of $23,146 in debt. Read the full report on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
California State University San Marcos landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in San Marcos, CA. About 55% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,082, while out-of-state students pay about $20,682. Graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Get the full California State University San Marcos report
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Biotechnology schools. Based in East Stroudsburg, PA, East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania graduates 43% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,236, while out-of-state students pay about $19,202. The median Biotechnology program debt is $26,527. Get the full East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania report
University Of Nevada Reno placed #20 among Biotechnology schools in the United States. Located in Reno, NV, University Of Nevada Reno is a public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,578, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. The median Biotechnology program debt is $19,918. Get the full University Of Nevada Reno report
University Of Houston Downtown came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in Houston, TX, University Of Houston Downtown is a public institution. About 33% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,582, compared with $17,434 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,925 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Houston Downtown
Auburn University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Auburn, AL. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,890, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. See the full Auburn University profile
University Of Delaware came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Located in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. Get the full University Of Delaware report
Indiana University Bloomington ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Biotechnology schools. Indiana University Bloomington is a public school based in Bloomington, IN. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Graduates carry a median of $20,542 in student loans. See the full Indiana University Bloomington profile
West Texas A And M University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Biotechnology schools. Located in Canyon, TX, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. West Texas A And M University graduates 48% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,101, with out-of-state students paying around $10,996. Students borrow a median of $22,333 to complete their Biotechnology program here. More on West Texas A And M University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Oregon State University placed #26 among Biotechnology schools in the United States. Based in Corvallis, OR, Oregon State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Students borrow a median of $24,043 to complete their Biotechnology program here. More on Oregon State University
Arizona State University placed #27 among Biotechnology schools in the United States. Arizona State University is a public school based in Tempe, AZ. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,842 in student loans. Read more about Arizona State University
Utah Valley University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Orem, UT. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. Read the full report on Utah Valley University
University Of Georgia placed #29 among Biotechnology schools in the United States. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. University Of Georgia posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. University Of Georgia Biotechnology students take on a median of $21,792 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Georgia
University Of Houston came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Based in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. University Of Houston posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans. Get the full University Of Houston report
Syracuse University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Set in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,528. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full Syracuse University report
University Of California Santa Cruz placed #32 among Biotechnology schools in the United States. Based in Santa Cruz, CA, University Of California Santa Cruz is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,035, compared with $46,923 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,559 to complete their Biotechnology program here. Read more about University Of California Santa Cruz
Brigham Young University Provo placed #33 among Biotechnology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Provo, UT. Brigham Young University Provo posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,688. Graduates carry a median of $12,184 in student loans. Read more about Brigham Young University Provo
University Of Rhode Island placed #34 among Biotechnology schools in the United States. Based in Kingston, RI, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. University Of Rhode Island posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. Students from in state pay about $16,942 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $37,146. Graduates carry a median of $23,432 in student loans. Get the full University Of Rhode Island report
University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Set in Baltimore, MD, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Students from in state pay about $13,256 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. Students borrow a median of $21,331 to complete their Biotechnology program here. Read more about University Of Maryland Baltimore County
University Of Central Florida did well this year, earning the #36 position. Based in Orlando, FL, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. University Of Central Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 78%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,368, with out-of-state students paying around $22,467. University Of Central Florida Biotechnology students take on a median of $25,498 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Central Florida
Salem State University did well this year, earning the #37 position. Set in Salem, MA, Salem State University is a public institution. Salem State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,338, while out-of-state students pay about $19,531. The median Biotechnology program debt is $27,176. See the full Salem State University profile
Florida Southern College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Located in Lakeland, FL, Florida Southern College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Students from in state pay about $44,040 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,357 to complete their Biotechnology program here. Read more about Florida Southern College
Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Set in Fort Myers, FL, Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates 57% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,118 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,162 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,015 to complete their Biotechnology program here. See the full Florida Gulf Coast University profile
Ferris State University did well this year, earning the #40 position. Ferris State University is a public school based in Big Rapids, MI. Ferris State University graduates 56% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Typical Biotechnology student debt is $23,562. Read more about Ferris State University
Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Biotechnology schools. This public school is set in Syracuse, NY. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,303, while out-of-state students pay about $22,263. Read the full report on Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry
California State Polytechnic University Pomona did well this year, earning the #42 position. Based in Pomona, CA, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public institution. California State Polytechnic University Pomona graduates 68% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,781, compared with $20,381 for out-of-state students. Typical Biotechnology student debt is $18,500. Read the full report on California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Kent State University At Kent landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Located in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,220, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. Graduates carry a median of $25,174 in student loans. See the full Kent State University At Kent profile
University At Buffalo placed #44 among Biotechnology schools in the United States. Based in Buffalo, NY, University At Buffalo is a public institution. University At Buffalo graduates 75% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,936, compared with $31,536 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. Get the full University At Buffalo report
Saint Peters College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Located in Jersey City, NJ, Saint Peters College is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Peters College graduates 58% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,552. Saint Peters College Biotechnology students take on a median of $22,969 in debt. Get the full Saint Peters College report
University Of Idaho did well this year, earning the #46 position. Located in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. University Of Idaho posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. The median Biotechnology program debt is $23,844. More on University Of Idaho
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public school based in Champaign, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. Typical Biotechnology student debt is $20,778. See the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign profile
Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Located in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $59,210 in tuition and fees. Typical Biotechnology student debt is $24,125. Get the full Rochester Institute Of Technology report
Montana State University placed #50 among Biotechnology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Bozeman, MT. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,460, with out-of-state students paying around $33,287. Students borrow a median of $23,635 to complete their Biotechnology program here. Read the full report on Montana State University
Southern Connecticut State University came in at #51 in this year's ranking. Set in New Haven, CT, Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution. Southern Connecticut State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,442, compared with $16,942 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,660 to complete their Biotechnology program here. Get the full Southern Connecticut State University report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 246 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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