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Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University

If you are interested in studying Biotechnology, take a look at what Johns Hopkins University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Johns Hopkins University is in Baltimore, MD.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 467 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University.

Online & Distance Learning at Johns Hopkins University

Many students take online classes at Johns Hopkins University. Of 30,210 students, 12,409 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,719 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Biotechnology Rankings at Johns Hopkins University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Maryland	#1 of 4
Best Value	Maryland	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 22
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#6 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#8 of 84
Best Value	Nationwide	#47 of 82

Earnings for Biotechnology Graduates from Johns Hopkins University

Those who finish Johns Hopkins University’s Biotechnology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$71,632
2 years	$67,772
3 years	$92,098
4 years	$110,199
5 years	$116,723

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Biotechnology graduates from Johns Hopkins University report median earnings of $110,199, compared with $98,753 for all Johns Hopkins University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Biotechnology graduates at Johns Hopkins University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Biotechnology graduates at Johns Hopkins University are 61% women (283) and 39% men (184).

Biotechnology Master’s Program at Johns Hopkins University

Of the 465 master’s biotechnology degrees awarded at Johns Hopkins University, 61% were women (282) and 39% were men (183).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	158
Hispanic / Latino	43
Black / African American	36
Asian	91
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	19
International (Nonresident)	102
Unknown	15

Minority students account for 41% of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at Johns Hopkins 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 Johns Hopkins University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Biotechnology	467

Top-Paying Careers for Biotechnology Graduates

Those who complete Biotechnology program at Johns Hopkins University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

• 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.