Biotechnology
What graduates really earn, where the degree pays off most, and whether the numbers add up for you.
Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)
Best Schools for Biotechnology by Earnings
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester State University MA · Public | $90,565 |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick NJ · Public | $87,600 |
| 3 | Syracuse University NY · Private | $87,596 |
| 4 | University of California-Davis CA · Public | $87,406 |
| 5 | University of Houston TX · Public | $78,750 |
| 6 | Endicott College MA · Private | $78,735 |
| 7 | California State University-San Marcos CA · Public | $76,622 |
| 8 | Rochester Institute of Technology NY · Private | $74,613 |
| 9 | California State University-Northridge CA · Public | $73,542 |
| 10 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona CA · Public | $73,152 |
| 11 | James Madison University VA · Public | $65,893 |
| 12 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins CO · Public | $55,981 |
Is Biotechnology Worth It?
Worth It - With the Right School
Biotechnology sits in the middle on money. The average $47,887 four years out is right around what bachelor's graduates earn across the board - so the math works at an affordable school and gets tight as tuition climbs. Pick your school with that in mind.
This is a more specialized field, offered at 17 schools in our data. Fewer options means less room to optimize on cost, so weigh each aid offer closely.
The top earner here is Worcester State University, where graduates pull $70,124 four years out. But an average hides a wide spread - where you go, and what you do with the degree, matter as much as the major itself.
Earnings data represents median earnings 4 years after graduation for graduates of bachelor's programs, as reported by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Individual outcomes vary significantly based on career path, location, and other factors.