Biotechnology Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology is offered at 178 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Biotechnology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about57% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Biotechnology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,869 students earned theirBiotechnology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biotechnology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 40 |
| Associate’s Degree | 138 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,002 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,666 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 23 |
Earnings of Biotechnology Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Biotechnology of $79,108 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,910 |
| 4 years | $79,108 |
| 5 years | $94,080 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Biotechnology majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 57.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biotechnology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 42.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 17.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 12.5% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 15.0% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 7.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biotechnology Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 246 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biotechnology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 467 undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gaston College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology. This school awarded 411 undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology. This school awarded 270 undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Morehouse School of Medicine comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology. This school awarded 59 undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Marcos is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 51 undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology. This school awarded 47 undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 40 undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology. This school awarded 38 undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology. This school awarded 38 undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology. This school awarded 38 undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Biotechnology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 37 undergraduate certificates in Biotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Biotechnology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 3,869 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biotechnology that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.