Biotechnology
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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.
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 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary.
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
3
Female Students
1 (33%)
Male Students
2 (66%)
White (1, 33%)
Black or African American (1, 33%)
U.S. Nonresident (1, 33%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)
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