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Biotechnology at Brown University

If you are interested in studying Biotechnology, you may want to check out the program at Brown University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Brown University sits in Providence, RI.

During the most recent reporting year, 40 biotechnology graduations were recorded at Brown University.

Online Class Availability at Brown University

Distance learning is available at Brown University. Of 11,956 students, 758 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 238 (2%) took at least some classes online.

Biotechnology Rankings at Brown University

Use these rankings to compare Brown University’s Biotechnology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Rhode Island	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rhode Island	#2 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#9 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#42 of 84
Best Value	Nationwide	#66 of 82

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biotechnology graduates at Brown University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Biotechnology graduates at Brown University are 80% women (32) and 20% men (8).

Biotechnology Master’s Program at Brown University

Of the 38 master’s biotechnology degrees awarded at Brown University, 82% were women (31) and 18% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	17

Minority students account for 29% of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at Brown University, below the national average of 33%.*

Biotechnology Doctoral Program at Brown University

Of the 2 doctoral biotechnology degrees awarded at Brown University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology doctoral degree recipients at Brown University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

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

More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at Brown University

This Biotechnology program at Brown University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biotechnology	40

Best-Paid Careers for Biotechnology Graduates

Students who finish Biotechnology program at Brown University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biotechnology majors, 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.