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2026 Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools

38 Colleges in the United States
1,853 Biotechnology Degrees Awarded
$64,745 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biotechnology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 246 schools to find the best for biotechnology students.

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Best Schools for Biotechnology in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in biotechnology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Biotechnology

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Leading the list is University Of Pennsylvania, our #1 school for biotechnology. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 59 biotechnology degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. See the full biotechnology program report for University Of Pennsylvania

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New York University
New York, NY

A rank of #2 makes New York University one of the top schools for biotechnology. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. New York University awarded about 25 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from New York University earn around $64,516 in the first couple years of their career. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Get the full biotechnology details for New York University

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Students looking for a strong biotechnology program will find one at Johns Hopkins University, which ranked #3. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 465 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $86,279 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426. More information about a degree in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University

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University Of California Irvine is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biotechnology, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of California Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine. University Of California Irvine graduates 87% of students within six years. University Of California Irvine awarded about 21 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $50,958. Students borrow a median of $16,539 to complete this degree. Read more about the biotechnology program at University Of California Irvine

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best biotechnology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 24 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $86,770. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. Read more about the biotechnology program at Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Northeastern University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best biotechnology schools. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 270 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University in the most recent data year. Biotechnology graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of $90,091 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,611 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biotechnology from Northeastern University

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Indiana University Bloomington earned the #7 position for biotechnology this year. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $52,123. Indiana University Bloomington graduates carry a median of $20,542 in student loans. More information about a degree in biotechnology from Indiana University Bloomington

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University landed the #8 spot for biotechnology this year. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. About 98% of students finish within six years. About 36 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $95,207 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biotechnology from Harvard University

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Carnegie Mellon University earned the #9 position for biotechnology this year. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Carnegie Mellon University awarded about 11 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $89,327. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529. Get the full biotechnology details for Carnegie Mellon University

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Rush University
Chicago, IL

Rush University came in at #10 for biotechnology this year. Rush University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Rush University awarded about 30 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Biotechnology graduates of Rush University earn a median of $81,296 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $31,206. More information about a degree in biotechnology from Rush University

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University Of Illinois At Chicago landed the #11 spot for biotechnology this year. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 biotechnology degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $61,829 in their early career. University Of Illinois At Chicago graduates carry a median of $20,115 in student loans. See the full biotechnology program report for University Of Illinois At Chicago

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University Of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

University Of San Francisco landed the #12 spot for biotechnology this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco is a large private not-for-profit university. University Of San Francisco graduates 70% of students within six years. University Of San Francisco awarded about 28 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Biotechnology graduates of University Of San Francisco earn a median of $65,223 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,935 to complete this degree. See the full biotechnology program report for University Of San Francisco

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The University Of Texas At Dallas came in at #13 for biotechnology this year. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas At Dallas awarded about 22 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Biotechnology graduates of The University Of Texas At Dallas earn a median of $58,507 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,531 to complete this degree. Read more about the biotechnology program at The University Of Texas At Dallas

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University earned the #14 position for biotechnology this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from Boston University earn around $63,598 in the first couple years of their career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Get the full biotechnology details for Boston University

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute came in at #15 for biotechnology this year. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Worcester Polytechnic Institute generally make around $91,834. Typical student debt for the program is $26,259. More information about a degree in biotechnology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #16 position for biotechnology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 47 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Biotechnology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $78,060 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,813. See the full biotechnology program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Thomas Jefferson University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best biotechnology schools. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 12 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $64,243 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $32,256 to complete this degree. Get the full biotechnology details for Thomas Jefferson University

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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #18 for biotechnology this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 32 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from Texas A And M University College Station earn around $64,891 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete this degree. Read more about the biotechnology program at Texas A And M University College Station

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University Of Arizona came in at #19 for biotechnology this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. About 13 biotechnology degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. Read more about the biotechnology program at University Of Arizona

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Texas Tech University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best biotechnology schools. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 11 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from Texas Tech University earn around $50,332 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete this degree. See the full biotechnology program report for Texas Tech University

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best biotechnology schools. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public university. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus awarded about 11 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $50,276 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full biotechnology details for University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #22 for biotechnology this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 27 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $86,906. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biotechnology from North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #23 for biotechnology this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 10 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from Temple University earn around $54,642 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biotechnology from Temple University

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #24 for biotechnology this year. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. About 45 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from Georgetown University earn around $76,201 in the first couple years of their career. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. See the full biotechnology program report for Georgetown University

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Mount St Marys University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best biotechnology schools. Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Emmitsburg. Mount St Marys University graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Mount St Marys University in the most recent data year. Biotechnology graduates of Mount St Marys University earn a median of $50,657 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,539. More information about a degree in biotechnology from Mount St Marys University

Rest of the Top 48 Biotechnology Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s biotechnology ranking:

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Brown University
Providence, RI
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Kean University
Union, NJ
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
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Other Biotechnology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 246 schools evaluated.

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