2026 Best Biotechnology Schools in Ohio

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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biotechnology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Biotechnology Schools in Ohio

Best Schools for Biotechnology in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biotechnology education in Ohio.

Top Schools in Biotechnology

1

Kent State University At Kent
Kent, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Biotechnology Degrees Awarded

$44,776 Median Starting Salary

Kent State University At Kent tops our 2026 ranking of the best biotechnology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kent. Kent State University At Kent graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent data year. Biotechnology graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $44,776 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,174. Read more about the biotechnology program at Kent State University At Kent

2

North Central State College
Mansfield, OH

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Biotechnology Degrees Awarded

$47,458 Median Starting Salary

North Central State College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best biotechnology schools. Located in the rural area of Mansfield, North Central State College is a mid-sized public university. About 11 biotechnology degrees were awarded at North Central State College in the most recent year. Biotechnology graduates of North Central State College earn a median of $47,458 early in their careers. North Central State College graduates carry a median of $12,236 in student loans. Read more about the biotechnology program at North Central State College

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.