Biotechnology at University of Georgia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biotechnology, consider the program at University of Georgia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Georgia is located in Athens, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 biotechnology degrees were granted at University of Georgia.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Georgia
Online coursework is an option at University of Georgia. Among 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Biotechnology Rankings at University of Georgia
Rankings can help you compare University of Georgia’s Biotechnology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 84 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Biotechnology graduates at University of Georgia, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biotechnology graduates at University of Georgia are 78% women (18) and 22% men (5).
Biotechnology Bachelor’s Program at University of Georgia
Of the 23 bachelor’s biotechnology graduates at University of Georgia, 78% were women (18) and 22% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Biotechnology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, lower than the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at University of Georgia
The Biotechnology program at University of Georgia includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 23 |
Best-Paid Careers for Biotechnology Graduates
Students who finish Biotechnology program at University of Georgia pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.