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, and more. Also, learn how UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in biotech from UNR. This makes it the #22 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 Nevada - Reno.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biotech from UNR in 2021, 17% were men and 83% 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 Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in Biotechnology from UNR in 2020-2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 181 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 92 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 61 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 37 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
