Biotechnology at Clarkson University
If you plan to study Biotechnology, consider the program at Clarkson University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Clarkson University is located in Potsdam, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 biotechnology graduations were recorded at Clarkson University.
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Online Class Availability at Clarkson University
Many students take online classes at Clarkson University. Among 3,348 students, 317 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 470 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Biotechnology Rankings at Clarkson University
Rankings can help you compare Clarkson University’s Biotechnology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Biotechnology graduates at Clarkson University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biotechnology graduates at Clarkson University are 82% women (9) and 18% men (2).
Biotechnology Master’s Program at Clarkson University
Among the 5 master’s biotechnology degrees awarded at Clarkson University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at Clarkson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Biotechnology Doctoral Program at Clarkson University
Among the 6 doctoral biotechnology degrees awarded at Clarkson University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology doctoral degree recipients at Clarkson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 17% of Biotechnology doctoral degree recipients at Clarkson University, below the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at Clarkson University
The Biotechnology program at Clarkson University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Biotechnology Graduates
Students who finish Biotechnology program at Clarkson University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.