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2027 Best Biotechnology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

25 Colleges in the United States
1,164 Biotechnology Degrees Awarded
$58,483 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biotechnology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biotechnology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Biotechnology in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biotechnology degrees they offer, see the list below.

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. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 55 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $99,682 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. Get the full biotechnology details for University Of Pennsylvania

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best biotechnology schools. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. New York University awarded about 30 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. Typical student debt for the program is $21,897. See the full biotechnology program report 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. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 500 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. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete this degree. Get the full biotechnology details for Johns Hopkins University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best biotechnology schools. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 36 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Biotechnology graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $86,770 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biotechnology from Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Carnegie Mellon University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biotechnology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from Carnegie Mellon University earn around $89,327 in the first couple years of their career. Carnegie Mellon University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. More information about a degree in biotechnology from Carnegie Mellon University

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #6 for biotechnology this year. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn around $60,523 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,266 to complete this degree. See the full biotechnology program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University earned the #7 position for biotechnology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. Duquesne University graduates 77% of students within six years. About 15 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Duquesne University in the most recent year. Biotechnology graduates of Duquesne University earn a median of $54,826 early in their careers. Duquesne University graduates carry a median of $26,297 in student loans. Read more about the biotechnology program at Duquesne University

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Thomas Jefferson University landed the #8 spot for biotechnology this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year. Biotechnology graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $64,243 early in their careers. Thomas Jefferson University graduates carry a median of $32,256 in student loans. See the full biotechnology program report for Thomas Jefferson University

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Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #9 among the best biotechnology schools. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 37 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $56,509 in the first couple years of their career. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $26,686 in student loans. More information about a degree in biotechnology from Rutgers University New Brunswick

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University Of Delaware earned the #10 position for biotechnology this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Delaware in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $54,155 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,861. See the full biotechnology program report for University Of Delaware

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #11 for biotechnology this year. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Georgetown University awarded about 55 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from Georgetown University earn around $76,201 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,483. Get the full biotechnology details for Georgetown University

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County placed #12 among the best biotechnology schools. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 20 biotechnology degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent year. Biotechnology graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $49,179 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,331 to complete this degree. See the full biotechnology program report for University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best biotechnology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Syracuse. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 16 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry in the most recent year. Get the full biotechnology details for Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry

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Mount St Marys University placed #14 among the best biotechnology schools. Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Emmitsburg. About 65% of students finish within six years. Mount St Marys University awarded about 14 biotechnology degrees 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. See the full biotechnology program report for Mount St Marys University

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University At Buffalo placed #15 among the best biotechnology schools. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 12 biotechnology degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from University At Buffalo earn around $52,403 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,232. See the full biotechnology program report for University At Buffalo

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Cuny City College
New York, NY

Cuny City College came in at #16 for biotechnology this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Cuny City College awarded about 11 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $53,154 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,389. See the full biotechnology program report for Cuny City College

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best biotechnology schools. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public university. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at William Paterson University Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from William Paterson University Of New Jersey generally make around $46,981. Typical student debt for the program is $25,644. Get the full biotechnology details for William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best biotechnology schools. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Syracuse University awarded about 30 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $44,418 in their early career. Syracuse University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full biotechnology details for Syracuse University

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University Of Maryland University College came in at #19 for biotechnology this year. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public university. About 20% of students finish within six years. About 157 biotechnology degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $89,105 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,276 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biotechnology from University Of Maryland University College

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Kean University
Union, NJ

Kean University came in at #20 for biotechnology this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Union. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 11 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Kean University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from Kean University earn around $48,705 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,703. Get the full biotechnology details for Kean University

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Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #21 spot for biotechnology this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. Rochester Institute Of Technology graduates 72% of students within six years. Rochester Institute Of Technology awarded about 28 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $41,895 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,125. Get the full biotechnology details for Rochester Institute Of Technology

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Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best biotechnology schools. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College awarded about 15 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn around $30,111 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College graduates carry a median of $8,794 in student loans. Read more about the biotechnology program at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College

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Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill came in at #23 for biotechnology this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Cobleskill. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 15 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill in the most recent year. Biotechnology graduates of Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill earn a median of $31,793 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,490 to complete this degree. Get the full biotechnology details for Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill

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Erie Community College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best biotechnology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Buffalo. About 10 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Erie Community College in the most recent year. Biotechnology graduates of Erie Community College earn a median of $37,069 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,580 to complete this degree. See the full biotechnology program report for Erie Community College

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Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology placed #25 among the best biotechnology schools. Set in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology graduates 34% of students within six years. Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology awarded about 23 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology earn around $35,098 in the first couple years of their career. Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology graduates carry a median of $28,375 in student loans. See the full biotechnology program report for Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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