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2023 Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region

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Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Biotechnology is the 242nd most popular major in the country with 3,911 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,372 biotechnology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 37 colleges that offer a degree in biotechnology. To top this list, a school must have a successful biotechnology program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region”.

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 46 degrees to qualified ’s biotech students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full UK Biotechnology Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 57 ’s biotech degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Biotechnology at University of Alabama at Birmingham

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region list. UCF is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 41 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biotechnology at UCF

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

Out of the 37 schools in the Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, James Madison University landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, this large public school awarded 34 degrees to qualified ’s biotech students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Read more about Biotechnology at JMU

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Out of the 37 schools in the Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #5 spot on the list. NC State is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 124 ’s biotech degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Full NC State Biotechnology Report

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 22 ’s biotech degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Full UGA Biotechnology Report

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Southwest Tennessee Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Southwest is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s biotech degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Biotechnology at Southwest Tennessee Community College

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Pitt Community College
Winterville, North Carolina

Pitt Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Pitt Community College is a medium-sized school located in Winterville, North Carolina that handed out 10 ’s biotech degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biotechnology at Pitt Community College

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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 10 ’s biotech degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Read full report on Biotechnology at USF Tampa

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West Virginia State University
Institute, West Virginia

West Virginia State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. Institute, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biotech degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Full West Virginia State University Biotechnology Report

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Alamance Community College
Graham, North Carolina

Alamance Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Alamance Community College is a small school located in Graham, North Carolina that handed out 20 ’s biotech degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biotechnology at Alamance Community College

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Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

Claflin University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. Orangeburg, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s biotech degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biotechnology at Claflin

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Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Forsyth Technical Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and it awarded 15 ’s biotech degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biotechnology at Forsyth Technical Community College

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Florida Institute of Technology ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region list. Florida Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Melbourne, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biotechnology at Florida Tech

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Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified ’s biotech students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Florida Gulf Coast University Biotechnology Report

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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida Atlantic University is a large school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 5 ’s biotech degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biotechnology at FAU

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Auburn is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 4 ’s biotech degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biotechnology at Auburn

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Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, Georgia

Fort Valley State University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Fort Valley State University is a public institution located in Fort Valley, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biotechnology at Fort Valley State University

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Florida Southern College
Lakeland, Florida

Florida Southern College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida Southern College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lakeland, Florida. It awarded 3 ’s biotech degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biotechnology at Florida Southern College

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biotechnology at Liberty University

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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida

Santa Fe College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #19. Santa Fe College is a fairly large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 3 ’s biotech degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biotechnology at Santa Fe College

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Central Baptist College
Conway, Arkansas

Central Baptist College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #22. Conway, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s biotech degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Full Central Baptist College Biotechnology Report

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Pembroke, North Carolina, this medium-sized public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified ’s biotech students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biotechnology at University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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Cleveland Community College
Shelby, North Carolina

Cleveland Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Shelby, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified ’s biotech students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biotechnology at Cleveland Community College

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, North Carolina

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Biotech Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Salisbury, North Carolina, and it awarded 2 ’s biotech degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biotechnology at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

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