2023 Best Biotechnology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Biotechnology Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, biotechnology was ranked #172 in the country. In fact 3,911 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Biotechnology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Check out the biotech bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Far Western US Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Biotechnology
Our analysis found University of California - Davis to be the best school for biotechnology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that biotech majors at UC Davis take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $13,572.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - San Marcos landed the # 2 spot on the list. CSUSM is a large public school located in the suburb of San Marcos.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Nevada - Reno is a great place for biotechnology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNR is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Reno.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of California - Santa Cruz is a great place for biotechnology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UC Santa Cruz is a large public school located in the small city of Santa Cruz.
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California State Polytechnic University - Pomona ranked #6 on this year’s Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cal Poly Pomona is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Pomona.
On average, biotech graduates from Cal Poly Pomona take out $17,879 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Honolulu, UH Manoa is a public school with a large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biotech graduates from UH Manoa carry an average student debtload of $25,450.
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Request InformationBest Biotechnology Colleges by State
Explore the best biotechnology schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 322 |
| Washington | 0 |
| Oregon | 16 |
| Nevada | 27 |
| Hawaii | 14 |
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Biotechnology Related Rankings by Major
One of 14 majors within the area of study, biotechnology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Biotech
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 107,165 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14,535 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,615 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8,813 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7,247 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Henk Caspers/Naturalis Biodiversity Center.
More about our data sources and methodologies.