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2023 Best Biotechnology Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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Finding the Best Biotechnology Master'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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Biotechnology Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Check out the biotech master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Great Lakes Region Schools for a Master's in Biotechnology

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Northwestern University the best school in the Great Lakes Region for biotechnology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Eastern Illinois University is a great place for biotechnology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Charleston, EIU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at Indiana University - Bloomington helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best biotechnology schools in the Great Lakes Region . IU Bloomington is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Bloomington.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Chicago. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UIC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Chicago.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on this year’s best schools for biotechnology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

Roosevelt University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Detroit.

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Best Biotechnology Colleges by State

Explore the best biotechnology schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 9
Ohio 18
Illinois 95
Indiana 58
Wisconsin 30

One of 14 majors within the area of study, biotechnology has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 8 schools only.

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