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#1 #1 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 Biotechnology, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 980–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,143
#2 #2 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 Conservation Biology, Wildlife Biology, and Environmental Biology. In fact, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry awards 65 degrees every year to Conservation Biology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,242
#3 #3 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 18 SAT Score 1,030–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,528
#4 #4 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Endicott College Beverly, MA Annually, Endicott College grants around 129 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Median Starting Salary $61,204
#5 #5 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 875 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 70 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $46,447
#6 #6 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 208 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,310–1,460 Median Starting Salary $50,985
#7 #7 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 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $47,774
#8 #8 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 718 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 84 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $46,982
#9 #9 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 578 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,300–1,490 Median Starting Salary $51,130
#10 #10 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, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 339 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,970
#11 #11 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, and Management Science....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $48,721
#12 #12 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 277 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Median Starting Salary $58,714
#13 #13 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 64 degrees to students majoring in Animal Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,170 Median Starting Salary $52,616
#14 #14 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 21 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Median Starting Salary $57,280
#15 #15 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Public Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $54,166
#16 #16 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 264 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,016
#17 #17 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, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,010–1,260 Median Starting Salary $46,713
#18 #18 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Annually, California State University-San Marcos awards around 537 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 950–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,366
#19 #19 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,365
#20 #20 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 338 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,586
#21 #21 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 220 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,879
#22 #22 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 55 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,952
#23 #23 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 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $47,102
#24 #24 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Marywood University Scranton, PA At Marywood University, the most popular majors students study are Architecture, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Marywood University awards 36 degrees per year to graduating Architecture students....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $55,083
#25 #25 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, Psychology, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $53,327
#26 #26 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 223 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,424
#27 #27 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 Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,330–1,520 Median Starting Salary $49,928
#28 #28 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 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $46,355
#29 #29 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 324 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,240–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,755
#30 #30 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 11 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $52,393
#31 #31 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 710–950 Median Starting Salary $46,498
#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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 265 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,039
#33 #33 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 Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1346 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $45,935
#34 #34 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 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,200–1,360 Median Starting Salary $46,978
#35 #35 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, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $44,571
#36 #36 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,407
#37 #37 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 Computer and Information Sciences, General, Natural Sciences, and Game and Interactive Media Design....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,012
#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 12 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,096
#39 #39 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 642 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#40 #40 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 7 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $47,691
#41 #41 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, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 977 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $48,837
#42 #42 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 232 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,350
#43 #43 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. CUNY City College New York, NY Every year, CUNY City College grants about 389 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Economics, General, Fine/Studio Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,070–1,430 Median Starting Salary $46,154
#44 #44 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 143 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 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,927
#45 #45 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 23 degrees to those majoring in Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 740–950 Median Starting Salary $47,252
#46 #46 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 178 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,485
#47 #47 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 Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,636
#48 #48 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Emmanuel College Boston, MA Each year, Emmanuel College awards about 49 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Counseling Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $57,472
#49 #49 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX Every year, the University of Houston-Downtown awards around 282 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Accounting, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 940–1,110 Median Starting Salary $48,636
#50 #50 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1251 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 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,881
#51 #51 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Montana State University grants 374 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,949
#52 #52 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, and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $50,597
#53 #53 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 274 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,160
#54 #54 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 315 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Managerial Economics, Animal Sciences, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,148
#55 #55 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,205
#56 #56 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,780
#57 #57 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Every year, Florida Gulf Coast University awards around 294 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,699
#58 #58 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 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,262
#59 #59 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 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,425
#60 #60 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 107 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Criminology, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#61 #61 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Annually, Southern Connecticut State University awards around 172 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $53,152
#62 #62 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, Rivier University grants 117 degrees per year to Nursing Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,180 Median Starting Salary $54,953
#63 #63 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, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $50,609
#64 #64 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,152
#65 #65 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 555 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $50,854
#66 #66 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 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,510
#67 #67 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA Each year, Bay Path University awards around 36 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Education, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,771
#68 #68 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Annually, Claflin University awards around 66 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,010 Median Starting Salary $50,239
#69 #69 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Grand View University Des Moines, IA Annually, Grand View University grants about 34 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $53,254
#70 #70 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Every year, Utah State University awards around 304 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,908
#71 #71 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 100 degrees to students studying Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 740–980 Median Starting Salary $45,805
#72 #72 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Each year, Alabama A & M University grants about 83 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 810–1,020 Median Starting Salary $49,291
#73 #73 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 46 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,176
#74 #74 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, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 790–960 Median Starting Salary $48,839
#75 #75 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR Each year, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon grants around 133 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,865
#76 #76 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Wilmington University New Castle, DE Annually, Wilmington University grants about 134 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,458
#77 #77 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 25 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,715
#78 #78 Best College for Biotechnology in the U.S. Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY Each year, Upstate Medical University grants about 21 degrees to those studying Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,824
#79 #79 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 Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 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 Post masters certificate. Currently, 3,315 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.

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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.

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Most In-Demand Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students

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Female Students

575 (59%)

Male Students

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1,150–1,330

$53,242

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

88%

18

1,030–1,290

$53,528

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

71%

14

1,200–1,350

$61,204

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

42%

70

1,180–1,420

$46,447

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

67%

29

1,310–1,460

$50,985

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

58%

34

1,310–1,500

$47,774

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

74%

84

1,160–1,340

$46,982

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

38%

23

1,300–1,490

$51,130

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

93%

33

1,080–1,310

$51,970

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

68%

36

1,310–1,440

$48,721

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

71%

19

1,210–1,380

$58,714

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

84%

10

990–1,170

$52,616

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

72%

21

1,180–1,340

$57,280

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

78%

20

1,200–1,420

$54,166

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

72%

23

1,020–1,280