Biotechnology at Brigham Young University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biotechnology, you may want to check out the program at Brigham Young University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Brigham Young University is in Provo, UT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 38 biotechnology degrees were granted at Brigham Young University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Brigham Young University
Many students take online classes at Brigham Young University. Among 35,873 students, 898 (3%) studied exclusively online and 11,887 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Biotechnology graduates at Brigham Young University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biotechnology graduates at Brigham Young University are 61% women (23) and 39% men (15).
Biotechnology Bachelor’s Program at Brigham Young University
Among the 36 bachelor’s biotechnology degrees awarded at Brigham Young University, 58% were women (21) and 42% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology bachelor’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 8% of Biotechnology bachelor’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University, lower than the national average of 51%.*
Biotechnology Master’s Program at Brigham Young University
Of the 2 master’s biotechnology graduates at Brigham Young University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at Brigham Young University
This Biotechnology program at Brigham Young University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 38 |
Top-Paying Careers for Biotechnology Graduates
Those who complete Biotechnology program at Brigham Young University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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