2023 Most Popular Biotechnology Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Biotechnology Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 80 degrees and certificates were awarded to biotechnology students who went to a North Carolina college or university. This makes it the #158 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Biotechnology Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in North Carolina to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Biotechnology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Biotechnology Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for biotech majors pursuing a associate degree.
Most Popular North Carolina Schools for an Associate in Biotechnology
Our 2023 rankings named Pitt Community College the most popular school in North Carolina for biotechnology students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 80% of the biotech majors at the school.
Read full report on Biotechnology at Pitt Community College
Request Information
Out of the 9 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Alamance Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. ACC is a small public school located in the rural area of Graham.
About 57% of the students majoring in biotech at the school are women while 43% are male.
Read full report on Biotechnology at Alamance Community College
Request Information
Out of the 9 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Forsyth Technical Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 71% of the biotech majors at the school.
Request Information
The in-demand associate degree programs at Cleveland Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular biotechnology schools in North Carolina. Located in the fringe town of Shelby, Cleveland Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Request Information
Out of the 9 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Salisbury, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in biotech at the school are women while 50% are male.
Read full report on Biotechnology at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Request Information
Wilson Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Biotechnology Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the fringe town of Wilson, WCC is a public school with a small student population.
Read full report on Biotechnology at Wilson Community College
Request Information
Gaston College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Biotechnology Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a public college with a small student population.
Read full report on Biotechnology at Gaston College
Request Information
Guilford Technical Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Biotechnology Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Guilford Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Jamestown.
Read full report on Biotechnology at Guilford Technical Community College
Request Information
Martin Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Biotechnology Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the rural area of Williamston, Martin Community College is a public college with a fairly small student population.
Full Biotechnology at Martin Community College Report
Request InformationBest Biotechnology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Biotechnology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 26 |
| Virginia | 37 |
| Florida | 74 |
| Tennessee | 12 |
| Kentucky | 46 |
| South Carolina | 7 |
| Arkansas | 2 |
| Alabama | 62 |
| Mississippi | 0 |
| West Virginia | 8 |
Majors Related to Biotech
Biotechnology is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 9 schools only.
- 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.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.