by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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Columbia was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biotech majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in biotech from Columbia. This makes it the #9 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biotech majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia make a median salary of $70,194 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biotech graduates with a master's is $68,827.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
The biotech program at Columbia awarded 31 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 251 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 190 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 130 |
| General Biology | 110 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 43 |
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