by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in biotechnology at Columbia University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University as a strong choice for biotechnology, ranked #7 out of 87 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 7 of 87 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in New York | 2 of 8 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 of 22 |
The following degree levels are offered in biotechnology at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 24 master’s degrees in biotechnology.
Columbia University is a solid choice among schools offering biotechnology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
Learn more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of biotechnology master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of biotechnology master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
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 biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |