2023 Best Biotechnology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States 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.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Biotechnology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for biotech majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top Plains States Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Biotechnology
Our 2023 rankings named Minnesota State University - Mankato the best school in the Plains States Region for biotechnology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the # 2 spot on the list. KU is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public school with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that biotech majors at UNOMAHA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,423.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand View University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Dakota State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree biotechnology programs. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the midsize city of Fargo.
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Request InformationBest Biotechnology Colleges by State
Explore the best biotechnology schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 0 |
| Minnesota | 5 |
| Kansas | 13 |
| Iowa | 4 |
| Nebraska | 22 |
| North Dakota | 5 |
| South Dakota | 22 |
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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 Related Majors
| 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 6 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.