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2027 Best Biotechnology Schools in New Jersey

3 Colleges in the United States
65 Biotechnology Degrees Awarded
$50,732 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.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best biotechnology schools.

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Best Schools for Biotechnology in New Jersey

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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No school ranked higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick this year for biotechnology. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 37 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent 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. Read more about the biotechnology program at Rutgers University New Brunswick

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biotechnology, landing the #2 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Wayne. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. 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. More information about a degree in biotechnology from William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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Kean University
Union, NJ

A rank of #3 makes Kean University one of the top schools for biotechnology. Kean University is a large public school located in the suburb of Union. About 47% of students finish within six years. Kean University awarded about 11 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Kean University generally make around $48,705. Students borrow a median of $26,703 to complete this degree. Read more about the biotechnology program at Kean University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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.

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