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Biotechnology at Boston University

Biotechnology at Boston University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biotechnology, you may want to check out the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Boston University is located in Boston, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Boston University.

Studying Online at Boston University

Online coursework is an option at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Biotechnology Rankings at Boston University

Rankings can help you compare Boston University’s Biotechnology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #3 of 12
Best Value Massachusetts #4 of 7
Best Value New England (Region) #8 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #16 of 84
Best Value Nationwide #67 of 82

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Biotechnology graduates at Boston University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biotechnology graduates at Boston University are 53% women (10) and 47% men (9).

Biotechnology Master’s Program at Boston University

Of the 19 master’s biotechnology degrees awarded at Boston University, 53% were women (10) and 47% were men (9).

Boston University gender breakdown of Biotechnology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biotechnology majors at Boston University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at Boston University, above the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at Boston University

The Biotechnology program at Boston University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biotechnology 19

Highest-Paying Careers for Biotechnology Graduates

Students who finish Biotechnology program at Boston University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Biotechnology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other $79,550
Biologists $54,070
Geneticists $48,526
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $41,048

References

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