Master’s Degrees in Biotechnology
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Education Levels of Biotech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,668 people earned their master's degree in biotech. This earns it the #89 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biotech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,668 |
| Graduate Certificate | 103 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 22 |
Earnings of Biotech Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in biotech is $68,827. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $63,570 and the high is $73,663.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in biotech is $37,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $47,808 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $34,312.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biotech. About 61.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 648 |
| Women | 1,020 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biotech master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 249 |
| Black or African American | 176 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 175 |
| White | 596 |
| International Students | 360 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 112 |
Most Popular Biotech Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 87 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biotech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biotech students seekinga master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their master's degree in biotech from Johns Hopkins. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in biotech from UMGC. Of these students, 56% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biotech. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in biotech from UAB. Of these students, 74% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of San Francisco comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biotech. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in biotech from USFCA. About 61% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in biotech from UPenn. Of these students, 70% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biotech. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in biotech from Northwestern. Of these students, 57% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biotech. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in biotech from NYU. About 68% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biotech. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in biotech from Columbia. Of these students, 59% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in biotech from UC Irvine. Of these students, 79% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biotech. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in biotech from NC State. Of these students, 46% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgetown University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biotech. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in biotech from Georgetown. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
California State University - Channel Islands is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biotech. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in biotech from CSUCI. Of these students, 39% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in biotech from UW - Madison. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rush University. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,315 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in biotech from Rush University. Of these students, 47% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - San Marcos is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biotech. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in biotech from CSUSM. Of these students, 63% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biotech. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in biotech from UIC. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biotech. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in biotech from WPI. About 52% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biotech. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in biotech from University of Arizona. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in biotech from USC. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,668 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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