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2023 Best Biotechnology Schools in the Plains States Region

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Finding the Best Biotechnology 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 Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Biotechnology Schools in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for biotech majors pursuing a .

Top Plains States Region Schools in Biotechnology

Our analysis found Minnesota State University - Mankato to be the best school for biotechnology students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kansas. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Biotechnology Schools in the Plains States Region list. KU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Lawrence.

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Out of the 8 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Nebraska at Omaha is a great place for biotechnology students. Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

Out of the 8 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand View University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#6

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

With a ranking of #6, Kansas State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for biotechnology students. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #7, South Dakota State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for biotechnology students. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best biotechnology programs. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the city of Fargo.

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Best Biotechnology Colleges by State

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State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 0
Minnesota 5
Kansas 13
Iowa 4
Nebraska 22
North Dakota 5
South Dakota 22

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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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