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2023 Most Popular Biotechnology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

9 Colleges
$39,010 Avg Salary
$20,779 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biotechnology Bachelor'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.

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.

The Most Popular Biotechnology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for biotech majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Nebraska at Omaha the most popular school in the Plains States Region for biotechnology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 45% of the biotech majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that biotech majors at UNOMAHA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,423.

Full Biotechnology at University of Nebraska at Omaha Report

Out of the 9 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Rapid City, SD Mines is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 13 students majoring in biotech at SD Mines, 15% are male and 85% are female.

Read full report on Biotechnology at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

#3

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Kansas helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular biotechnology schools in the Plains States Region . KU is a very large public school located in the small city of Lawrence.

Women make up 25% of the biotech majors at the school.

Full Biotechnology at University of Kansas Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Dakota State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Biotechnology at South Dakota State University

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a great place for biotechnology students working on their bachelor’s degree. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fargo.

Of the 5 students majoring in biotech at North Dakota State University, 80% are male and 20% are female.

Read full report on Biotechnology at North Dakota State University - Main Campus

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 5 students majoring in biotech at Minnesota State Mankato, 40% are male and 60% are female.

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#7

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

With a ranking of #7, Grand View University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biotechnology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 4 students majoring in biotech at Grand View University, 50% are male and 50% are female.

Read full report on Biotechnology at Grand View University

#8

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO

Missouri Baptist University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. MBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

Full Biotechnology at Missouri Baptist University Report

#8

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Biotechnology at Saint Cloud State University

Best Biotechnology Colleges by State

Explore the best biotechnology schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

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

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 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.

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