by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in biotechnology at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwestern University as a strong choice for biotechnology, coming in at #47 out of 87 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 47 of 87 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in Illinois | 4 of 4 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 9 |
The following degree levels are offered in biotechnology at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 31 master’s degrees in biotechnology.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for biotechnology at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools | 29 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of biotechnology master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of biotechnology master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 7 graduate certificate degrees in biotechnology.
Northwestern University is not currently ranked for biotechnology at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of biotechnology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of biotechnology graduate certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a graduate certificate in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |