Biotechnology at University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying Biotechnology, you may want to check out the program at University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 59 biotechnology graduations were recorded at University of Pennsylvania.
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Studying Online at University of Pennsylvania
Many students take online classes at University of Pennsylvania. Of 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Biotechnology Rankings at University of Pennsylvania
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Pennsylvania’s Biotechnology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 84 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #17 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #71 of 82 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Biotechnology graduates at University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biotechnology graduates at University of Pennsylvania are 53% women (31) and 47% men (28).
Biotechnology Master’s Program at University of Pennsylvania
Among the 59 master’s biotechnology graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 53% were women (31) and 47% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 43 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, lower than 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 University of Pennsylvania
The Biotechnology program at University of Pennsylvania offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 59 |
Best-Paid Careers for Biotechnology Graduates
Those who complete Biotechnology program at University of Pennsylvania pursue many career paths. Here are 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.