2026 Best Biotechnology Schools in District of Columbia
Biotechnology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 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 District of Columbia
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biotechnology education in District of Columbia.
Top Schools in Biotechnology
Leading the list is Georgetown University, our #1 school for biotechnology. 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 46 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Biotechnology graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $76,201 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,483.
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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 · 3 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.
