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Biotechnology Schools in District of Columbia

39 Biotech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Biotechnology is the 77th most popular major out of a total 171 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biotechnology Majors in District of Columbia

Biotech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 39

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a biotech major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biotech majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 28.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.2%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Biotechnology Grads in District of Columbia

2,110 people in the state and 154,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biotech.

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Wages for Biotechnology Jobs in District of Columbia

Biotech grads earn an average of $132,310 in the state and $97,340 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer biotech degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $32,108. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

American University

Washington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Graduates earn an average $55,801 after graduation. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Biotechnology Careers in DC

Some of the careers biotech majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 17% $122,720
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700
Biological Scientists 0% $84,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biotech.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 277
Ecology & Systematics Biology 92
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 82
Biochemistry & Biophysics 74
Microbiology Science & Immunology 71
General Biology 39
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 35
Pharmacology & Toxicology 13

View all majors related to Biotechnology

View Nationwide Biotechnology Report

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