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2027 Best Biotechnology Schools in Pennsylvania

6 Colleges in the United States
138 Biotechnology Degrees Awarded
$67,283 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biotechnology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biotechnology programs.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best biotechnology schools.

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Best Schools for Biotechnology in Pennsylvania

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

Top Schools in Biotechnology

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania tops our 2027 ranking of the best biotechnology schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 55 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Biotechnology graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. Read more about the biotechnology program at University Of Pennsylvania

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Carnegie Mellon University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best biotechnology schools. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. 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. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529. Read more about the biotechnology program at Carnegie Mellon University

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best biotechnology schools. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 14 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $60,523. Students borrow a median of $25,266 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biotechnology from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biotechnology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $54,826 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,297 to complete this degree. See the full biotechnology program report for Duquesne University

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Thomas Jefferson University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best biotechnology schools. 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. Thomas Jefferson University awarded about 15 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $64,243 in their early career. Thomas Jefferson University graduates carry a median of $32,256 in student loans. Get the full biotechnology details for Thomas Jefferson University

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Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology landed the #6 spot for biotechnology this year. Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Harrisburg. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology awarded about 23 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $35,098 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,375. 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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