2026 Most Popular Biotechnology Schools
There are 246 colleges that offer a degree in Biotechnology. The most popular schools, by student demand, are below:
Finding the Best Biotechnology School for You
With all the Biotechnology programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
The Most Popular Biotechnology Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 246 schools in the United States to see which Biotechnology programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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2026 Most Popular Biotechnology Schools in the United States
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Top 25 Most Popular Biotechnology Schools
The most popular school in the United States for Biotechnology students is Johns Hopkins University. Located in Baltimore, MD, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 467 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $89,069. Read full report on Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University
Gaston College comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biotechnology majors. Located in Dallas, NC, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 411 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $37,690. Read More…
Northeastern University landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biotechnology Schools ranking. Located in Boston, MA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 270 degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $74,155. Full Biotechnology at Northeastern University Report
University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biotechnology Schools ranking. Located in Adelphi, MD, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $66,817. Read More…
University of Houston landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biotechnology Schools ranking. University of Houston is a public school located in Houston, TX. This school awarded 85 degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,424. Read More…
University of California-Davis comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biotechnology majors. University of California-Davis is a public school located in Davis, CA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,123. Read full report on Biotechnology at University of California-Davis
Morehouse School of Medicine landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biotechnology Schools ranking. Located in Atlanta, GA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Biotechnology at Morehouse School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biotechnology majors. Located in Philadelphia, PA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $86,069. Read full report on Biotechnology at University of Pennsylvania
California State University-San Marcos landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biotechnology Schools ranking. Located in San Marcos, CA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,878. Full Biotechnology at California State University-San Marcos Report
Harvard University comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biotechnology majors. Located in Cambridge, MA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 50 degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,518. Full Biotechnology at Harvard University Report
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biotechnology majors. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public school located in Birmingham, AL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,854. Read full report on Biotechnology at University of Alabama at Birmingham
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biotechnology majors. Located in Raleigh, NC, this is a public institution. This school awarded 49 degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,866. Read More…
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biotechnology majors. University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public school located in Madison, WI. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $53,379. Full Biotechnology at University of Wisconsin-Madison Report
Georgetown University landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biotechnology Schools ranking. Located in Washington, DC, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $76,027. Read full report on Biotechnology at Georgetown University
Brown University landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biotechnology Schools ranking. Located in Providence, RI, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 40 degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $59,042. Read More…
Brigham Young University comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biotechnology majors. Located in Provo, UT, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 38 degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,157. Read full report on Biotechnology at Brigham Young University
Northwestern University landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biotechnology Schools ranking. Located in Evanston, IL, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,331. Read full report on Biotechnology at Northwestern University
University of Central Florida landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biotechnology Schools ranking. Located in Orlando, FL, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,960. Read More…
University of New Hampshire at Manchester comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biotechnology majors. Located in Manchester, NH, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,645. Full Biotechnology at University of New Hampshire at Manchester Report
Indiana University-Bloomington landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biotechnology Schools ranking. Indiana University-Bloomington is a public school located in Bloomington, IN. This school awarded 37 degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,621. Read More…
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biotechnology majors. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a public school located in Pomona, CA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $43,850. Full Biotechnology at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Report
Rutgers University-New Brunswick landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biotechnology Schools ranking. Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public school located in New Brunswick, NJ. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $52,303. Read full report on Biotechnology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Cleveland Community College comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biotechnology majors. Cleveland Community College is a public school located in Shelby, NC. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,277. Full Biotechnology at Cleveland Community College Report
University of Kentucky landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biotechnology Schools ranking. Located in Lexington, KY, this is a public institution. This school awarded 33 degrees in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,496. Read More…
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biotechnology majors. Texas A&M University-College Station is a public school located in College Station, TX. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people earned their degree in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,018. Read full report on Biotechnology at Texas A&M University-College Station
Rest of the Top Most Popular Biotechnology Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.
Biotechnology by Region
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More Biotechnology Rankings
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Majors Related to Biotechnology
Biotechnology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Biotechnology | 3,869 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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| General Biology | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 9,295 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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