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#1 #1 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Endicott College Beverly, MA Annually, Endicott College grants around 112 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $61,204
#2 #2 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH At the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biotechnology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,050–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,143
#3 #3 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY At SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, the most popular majors students study are Natural Resources Management and Policy, Environmental Biology, and Conservation Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,310–1,430 Median Starting Salary $53,242
#4 #4 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 866 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $46,447
#5 #5 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Median Starting Salary $47,774
#6 #6 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 387 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,970
#7 #7 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,365
#8 #8 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 546 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $51,130
#9 #9 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA At James Madison University, the most popular majors students study are Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Median Starting Salary $57,280
#10 #10 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Worcester State University Worcester, MA At Worcester State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,050–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,528
#11 #11 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $54,166
#12 #12 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Exercise Physiology, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $48,721
#13 #13 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 233 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,879
#14 #14 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY Each year, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill awards about 86 degrees to students majoring in Animal Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $52,616
#15 #15 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Modeling, and Virtual Environments and Simulation. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 195 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,280–1,460 Median Starting Salary $50,985
#16 #16 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,010–1,260 Median Starting Salary $46,713
#17 #17 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $47,102
#18 #18 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas Barranquitas, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biotechnology, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $44,571
#19 #19 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 273 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $58,714
#20 #20 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County awards around 327 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,240–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,755
#21 #21 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 292 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,016
#22 #22 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Accounting, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,332
#23 #23 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Annually, California State University-San Marcos awards around 470 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Sociology, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 860–1,080 Median Starting Salary $49,366
#24 #24 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 693 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $46,982
#25 #25 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 201 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Median Starting Salary $49,424
#26 #26 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Nebraska at Omaha grants 306 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,586
#27 #27 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,407
#28 #28 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA At Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Game and Interactive Media Design, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Natural Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,012
#29 #29 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Oregon State University Corvallis, OR At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 911 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $48,837
#30 #30 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Every year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla grants around 39 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,176
#31 #31 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 273 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,160
#32 #32 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV At the University of Nevada-Reno, the most popular majors students pursue are Public Health, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 310 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,039
#33 #33 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#34 #34 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA At Elizabethtown College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Behavioral Sciences, Engineering, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Elizabethtown College awards 58 degrees per year to Behavioral Sciences majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,453
#35 #35 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $52,393
#36 #36 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $45,935
#37 #37 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Engineering, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,928
#38 #38 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,096
#39 #39 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Each year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon grants about 58 degrees to those majoring in Criminalistics and Criminal Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,952
#40 #40 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX Every year, the University of Houston-Downtown awards around 428 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Accounting, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $48,636
#41 #41 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA At the University of California-Santa Cruz, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 653 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $47,691
#42 #42 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR Every year, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo awards about 17 degrees to those majoring in Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 740–950 Median Starting Salary $47,252
#43 #43 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Each year, Pacific Union College awards around 41 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,576
#44 #44 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, the three most popular college majors students study are Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $46,355
#45 #45 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 216 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,485
#46 #46 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Marywood University Scranton, PA At Marywood University, the most popular majors students study are Architecture, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Marywood University awards 50 degrees per year to graduating Architecture students....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Median Starting Salary $55,083
#47 #47 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1172 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,881
#48 #48 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ At William Paterson University of New Jersey, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,510
#49 #49 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 150 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Police Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,927
#50 #50 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Annually, Southern Connecticut State University awards around 219 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 830–1,100 Median Starting Salary $53,152
#51 #51 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA At East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,636
#52 #52 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,262
#53 #53 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Montana State University grants 287 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,949
#54 #54 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL At Florida Southern College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,327
#55 #55 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 290 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Animal Sciences, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,148
#56 #56 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. CUNY City College New York, NY Every year, CUNY City College grants about 414 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Fine/Studio Arts, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,060–1,280 Median Starting Salary $46,154
#57 #57 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MA At the College of Our Lady of the Elms, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Psychology, and General. In fact, the College of Our Lady of the Elms grants 104 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $50,597
#58 #58 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 469 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,205
#59 #59 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Every year, New York Institute of Technology awards about 158 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,724
#60 #60 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biomedical Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 790–1,070 Median Starting Salary $46,978
#61 #61 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Rivier University Nashua, NH At Rivier University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Nursing Science, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Rivier University grants 120 degrees per year to Nursing Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Median Starting Salary $54,953
#62 #62 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,854
#63 #63 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI At the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, the three most popular college majors students study are Animal Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,425
#64 #64 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Every year, Florida Gulf Coast University awards around 285 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,699
#65 #65 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 117 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Animal Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#66 #66 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ At Saint Peter's University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Saint Peter's University awards 60 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,780
#67 #67 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University- Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,152
#68 #68 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD At South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,609
#69 #69 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. CUNY York College Jamaica, NY At CUNY York College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 870–1,050 Median Starting Salary $48,839
#70 #70 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Grand View University Des Moines, IA Annually, Grand View University grants about 41 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $53,254
#71 #71 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Annually, Claflin University awards around 50 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $50,239
#72 #72 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA Each year, Bay Path University awards around 51 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Developmental and Child Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,771
#73 #73 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 296 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,350
#74 #74 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Carolina Campus Carolina, PR At Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Carolina Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Business Administration and Management, General, Restaurant, Culinary, and and Catering Management/Manager....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 710–950 Median Starting Salary $46,498
#75 #75 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR Each year, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon grants around 137 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,865
#76 #76 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Every year, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus grants about 92 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 740–980 Median Starting Salary $45,805
#77 #77 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Wilmington University New Castle, DE Annually, Wilmington University grants about 137 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,458
#78 #78 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,872
#79 #79 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA At Northeastern University Professional Programs, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,715
#80 #80 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY Each year, Upstate Medical University grants about 20 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,824
#81 #81 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL At Santa Fe College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, and Accounting. In fact, Santa Fe College grants 86 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
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About Biotechnology

A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. Includes instruction in bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetics and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry, immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics.

Students who are passionate about Biotechnology can study up to a Masters degree. Currently, 3,200 students are granted some level of degree in Biotechnology around the US each year. More students graduate with a degree in Biotechnology in the state of California compared to any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology is $42,090.

Popularity of Biotechnology Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Biotechnology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Biotechnology majors is Natural Sciences Managers. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Biotechnology can prepare you for is Natural Sciences Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Biotechnology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Biotechnology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,061

Female Students

635 (59%)

Male Students

426 (40%)

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#1 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

72%

19

1,170–1,340

$61,204

#2 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

87%

16

1,050–1,180

$58,143

#3 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

63%

11

1,310–1,430

$53,242

#4 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

42%

74

1,180–1,420

$46,447

#5 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

65%

55

1,280–1,480

$47,774

#6 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

93%

58

1,080–1,310

$51,970

#7 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

38%

28

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$46,365

#8 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

37%

37

1,250–1,430

$51,130

#9 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

72%

32

1,180–1,340

$57,280

#10 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

88%

16

1,050–1,230

$53,528

#11 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

78%

23

1,200–1,420

$54,166

#12 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

69%

41

1,310–1,440

$48,721

#13 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

46%

20

1,290–1,440

$53,879

#14 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

83%

10

950–1,160

$52,616

#15 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

67%

22

1,280–1,460

$50,985

#16 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S.

74%

35

1,010–1,260