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2023 Best Biotechnology Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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$65,980 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Biotechnology Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 290 degrees and certificates were awarded to biotechnology students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #95 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

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 Massachusetts ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

The following schools top our list of the Best Biotechnology Master's Degree Colleges.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Master's in Biotechnology

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Our analysis found Harvard University to be the best school for biotechnology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Massachusetts. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best biotechnology schools in Massachusetts. WPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a great place for biotechnology students working on their master’s degree. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

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#4

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Out of the 7 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Brandeis University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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#5

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Worcester State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Worcester State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Worcester.

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#6

Boston University

Boston, MA

Boston University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree biotechnology programs. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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#7

Framingham State University

Framingham, MA

Framingham State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Framingham, Framingham State is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Biotechnology Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Biotechnology Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 4
New Hampshire 19
Maine 6
Rhode Island 27

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

Majors Similar 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.

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