by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how RIT ranks in comparison to other schools with biotech programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biotech students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIT is $32,958. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,007 for all biotech students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIT, biotech students borrow a median amount of $24,125 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,250 for all biotech majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biotech from RIT in 2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 75 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 12 |
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