2027 Best Biotechnology Schools in Utah

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 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best biotechnology schools.

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• Best Biotechnology Schools in Utah

Best Schools for Biotechnology in Utah

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

Top Schools in Biotechnology

1

Brigham Young University Provo
Provo, UT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

27 Biotechnology Degrees Awarded

$42,178 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Brigham Young University Provo, our #1 school for biotechnology. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. There were roughly 27 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent data year. Biotechnology graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $42,178 early in their careers. Brigham Young University Provo graduates carry a median of $12,184 in student loans. More information about a degree in biotechnology from Brigham Young University Provo

2

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Biotechnology Degrees Awarded

$52,118 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong biotechnology program will find one at Utah Valley University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. About 40% of students finish within six years. Utah Valley University awarded about 23 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $52,118. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biotechnology from Utah Valley University

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 · 2 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.