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Biotechnology at University of Pennsylvania

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.

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).

University of Pennsylvania gender breakdown of Biotechnology Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Biotechnology majors at University of Pennsylvania

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

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