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2023 Most Popular Biotechnology Schools in Massachusetts

18 Colleges
$65,454 Avg Salary
$24,446 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biotechnology 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Biotechnology Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Massachusetts to see which 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 .

Our analysis found Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network to be the most popular school for biotechnology students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

Full Biotechnology at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network Report

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Harvard University is a great place for biotechnology students. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Full Biotechnology at Harvard University Report

#3

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

The excellent programs at Worcester State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best biotechnology schools in Massachusetts. Worcester State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Worcester.

The average amount in student loans that biotech majors at Worcester State take out is $21,978.

Full Biotechnology at Worcester State University Report

#4

Endicott College

Beverly, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Endicott College is a great place for biotechnology students. Located in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that biotech majors at Endicott take out is $26,913.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Biotechnology Schools in Massachusetts list. WPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester.

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#6

Boston University

Boston, MA

With a ranking of #6, Boston University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biotechnology students. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Biotechnology at Boston University Report

#7

Framingham State University

Framingham, MA

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

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#8

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Tufts University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for biotechnology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Medford.

Full Biotechnology at Tufts University Report

#9

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for biotechnology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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Quinsigamond Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for biotechnology students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Biotechnology Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Biotechnology Colleges 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 18 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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