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2023 Most Popular Biotechnology Schools in North Carolina

12 Colleges
$67,299 Avg Salary
$21,612 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biotechnology 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 Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular programs 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 .

#1

Gaston College

Dallas, NC

Our analysis found Gaston College to be the most popular school for biotechnology students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a public school with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Biotechnology Schools in North Carolina list. NC State is a very large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.

On average, biotech graduates from NC State take out $21,612 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Alamance Community College is a great place for biotechnology students. ACC is a small public school located in the rural area of Graham.

Full Biotechnology at Alamance Community College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Forsyth Technical Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Biotechnology Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

The excellent programs at Pitt Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best biotechnology schools in North Carolina. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #6, Cleveland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biotechnology students. Located in the town of Shelby, Cleveland Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for biotechnology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biotechnology Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of Salisbury, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Wilson Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Biotechnology Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the fringe town of Wilson, WCC is a public school with a small student population.

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#10

Martin Community College

Williamston, NC

With a ranking of #10, Martin Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biotechnology students. 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

Best 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

Biotechnology is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

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 12 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.

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