by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with biotech programs.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in biotech from UGA. This makes it the #45 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Georgia.
Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from UGA in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in biotech from UGA in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 557 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 91 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 69 |
| Genetics | 55 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
