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#1

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

University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Manchester, NH

the University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,040–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$18,923

Median Starting Salary

$58,143

#2

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

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY

Generally, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

920–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$17,602

Median Starting Salary

$52,616

#3

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

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$43,651

Median Starting Salary

$53,879

#4

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

Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Endicott College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,140–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$39,496

Median Starting Salary

$61,204

#5

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

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

56

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$17,535

Median Starting Salary

$47,774

#6

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

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, NY

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,150–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$20,928

Median Starting Salary

$53,242

#7

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

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

34

SAT Score

1,140–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$18,274

Median Starting Salary

$57,280

#8

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

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

66

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$17,385

Median Starting Salary

$46,447

#9

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

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Overall, the University of Houston is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

82

SAT Score

1,160–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$14,056

Median Starting Salary

$46,982

#10

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

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

the University of Kentucky is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$18,693

Median Starting Salary

$51,970

#11

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

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$17,180

Median Starting Salary

$51,130

#12

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

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

32

SAT Score

1,280–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$13,521

Median Starting Salary

$48,721

#13

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

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Arecibo, PR

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,794

Median Starting Salary

$46,365

#14

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

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Generally, Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,290–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$39,600

Median Starting Salary

$50,985

#15

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

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,200–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$18,044

Median Starting Salary

$58,714

#16

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

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Generally, the University of Nebraska at Omaha is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

970–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$12,973

Median Starting Salary

$51,586

#17

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

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

In general, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,010–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$12,480

Median Starting Salary

$46,713

#18

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

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama
Guayama, PR

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,860

Median Starting Salary

$45,332

#19

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

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Worcester State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,435

Median Starting Salary

$53,528

#20

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

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

the University of Rhode Island is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,060–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$20,695

Median Starting Salary

$56,016

#21

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

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

California State University-San Marcos is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

32

SAT Score

950–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$10,463

Median Starting Salary

$49,366

#22

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

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Indiana University-Bloomington is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,220–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$16,234

Median Starting Salary

$54,166

#23

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

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Harrisburg, PA

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$10,022

Median Starting Salary

$49,012

#24

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

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$18,524

Median Starting Salary

$48,369

#25

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

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$13,639

Median Starting Salary

$49,424

#26

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

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Overall, the University of Central Florida is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,210–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$13,108

Median Starting Salary

$47,102

#27

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

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas
Barranquitas, PR

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,696

Median Starting Salary

$44,571

#28

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

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,346

Median Starting Salary

$50,407

#29

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

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

In general, Marywood University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,030–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$22,504

Median Starting Salary

$55,083

#30

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

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

the University of Nevada-Reno is a non selective school. They receive about 9,400 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$16,670

Median Starting Salary

$50,039

#31

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

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Overall, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,210–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$17,692

Median Starting Salary

$48,755

#32

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

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR

Overall, the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$10,657

Median Starting Salary

$46,355

#33

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

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Ponce, PR

Overall, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

790–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$10,283

Median Starting Salary

$46,978

#34

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

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

In general, Florida Gulf Coast University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,040–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$10,834

Median Starting Salary

$50,699

#35

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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,330–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,544

Median Starting Salary

$49,928

#36

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

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,950

Median Starting Salary

$52,160

#37

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

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

New York Institute of Technology is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,130–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,494

Median Starting Salary

$48,724

#38

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

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 45,700 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,190–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$25,271

Median Starting Salary

$52,393

#39

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

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 3,000 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,090–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$26,723

Median Starting Salary

$55,453

#40

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

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Florida Southern College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,100–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$27,324

Median Starting Salary

$53,327

#41

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

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 26,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,110–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,163

Median Starting Salary

$48,837

#42

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

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Montana State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 28,800...

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$17,250

Median Starting Salary

$50,949

#43

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

University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX

Overall, the University of Houston-Downtown is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

960–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$14,911

Median Starting Salary

$48,636

#44

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

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Generally, Thomas Jefferson University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,150–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$28,110

Median Starting Salary

$49,350

#45

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

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla
Aguadilla, PR

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,426

Median Starting Salary

$46,176

#46

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

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

In general, Kent State University at Kent is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$19,046

Median Starting Salary

$52,096

#47

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

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Generally, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,150–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,124

Median Starting Salary

$50,609

#48

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

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Generally, Liberty University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$29,913

Median Starting Salary

$49,262

#49

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

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Generally, North Dakota State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$15,962

Median Starting Salary

$55,485

#50

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

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,808

Median Starting Salary

$46,881

#51

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

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

In general, the University of Idaho is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,000–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$14,954

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#52

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

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

In general, Ferris State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

920–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$13,978

Median Starting Salary

$50,927

#53

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

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Generally, William Paterson University of New Jersey is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

990–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$12,967

Median Starting Salary

$51,510

#54

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

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

South Dakota State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 6,400 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$18,160

Median Starting Salary

$55,148

#55

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

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University-Mankato is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

970–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$16,809

Median Starting Salary

$55,152

#56

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

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

Overall, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

950–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$17,278

Median Starting Salary

$53,636

#57

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

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,060–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$11,462

Median Starting Salary

$50,854

#58

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

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI

Generally, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$13,427

Median Starting Salary

$55,425

#59

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

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ

In general, Saint Peter's University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$11,996

Median Starting Salary

$49,780

#60

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

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Claflin University is a somewhat selective school. They receive roughly 7,600 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

870–1,010

Est. Net Price *

$19,951

Median Starting Salary

$50,239

#61

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

CUNY City College
New York, NY

CUNY City College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 34,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,060–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$5,181

Median Starting Salary

$46,154

#62

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

Rivier University
Nashua, NH

Rivier University is a somewhat selective school. They receive roughly 1,600 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

900–1,060

Est. Net Price *

$28,983

Median Starting Salary

$54,953

#63

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

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

910–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$18,712

Median Starting Salary

$53,152

#64

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

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Grand View University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$20,236

Median Starting Salary

$53,254

#65

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

CUNY York College
Jamaica, NY

Overall, CUNY York College is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

870–1,050

Est. Net Price *

$6,670

Median Starting Salary

$48,839

#66

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

Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Carolina Campus
Carolina, PR

Overall, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Carolina Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

710–950

Est. Net Price *

$6,942

Median Starting Salary

$46,498

#67

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

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
Santurce, PR

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,526

Median Starting Salary

$47,865

#68

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

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Mercedita, PR

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,637

Median Starting Salary

$46,872

#69

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

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
Bayamon, PR

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$9,205

Median Starting Salary

$45,952

#70

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

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$14,089

Median Starting Salary

$49,458

#71

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

Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston, MA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$56,715

#72

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

Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,824

#73

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

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,380

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 Post masters certificate. Currently, 2,968 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.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Biotechnology majors is Biological Scientists, All Other. 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.

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These are the highest paying careers for Biotechnology majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
1,015
Female Students
589 (58%)
Male Students
426 (41%)

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