Graduate Certificates in Biotechnology
Education Levels of Biotech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 101 people earned their graduate certificate in biotech. This makes it the 118th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biotech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,832 |
| Graduate Certificate | 101 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Biotech Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in biotech is $49,023. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $49,023 and the high is $49,023.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for biotech students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in biotech. About 60.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 40 |
| Women | 61 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biotech graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 38 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Biotech Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 29 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in biotech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biotech students seekinga graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from NC State. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. North Carolina State University biotech graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
Harvard University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biotech. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from Harvard. Of these students, 60% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,023.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from UAB. About 75% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Alabama at Birmingham biotech graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
California State University - Long Beach is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biotech. Each year, around 40,000 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, 12 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from CSULB. Of these students, 60% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in biotech at California State University - Long Beach make a median salary of 49,023.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from UMGC. About 59% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,023.
Ball State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biotech. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from Ball State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ball State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,023.
The 10th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland - Baltimore County. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from UMBC. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMBC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,023.
Northwestern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biotech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from Northwestern. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwestern University biotech graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kentucky. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from UK. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,023.
Mount St Mary's University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biotech. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,094 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from The Mount. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Mount St Mary's University biotech graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
Tufts University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biotech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from Tufts. Data shows that Tufts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,023.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biotech. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in biotech from Johns Hopkins. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in biotech at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 49,023.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biotech that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 369 |
| General Biology | 260 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 174 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 169 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 116 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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