2024 Best Biotechnology Schools in the Southeast Region
17
Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,372
Biotech Degrees Awarded
$47,634
Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity,
biotechnology sits in the middle of the road, ranking #174 out of 395 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.
College Factual looked at 17 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Biotechnology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,372 degrees in biotechnology to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Biotechnology School
Your choice of biotechnology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Biotechnology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Biotechnology Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biotechnology Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Biotechnology in the Southeast Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biotech degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Biotech
North Carolina State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in biotechnology. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 124 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year. Those biotechnology students who get their degree from North Carolina State University make $19,666 more than the average biotech grad.
More information about a degree in biotechnology from North Carolina State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
34
Biotech Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in biotechnology has to take a look at James Madison University. JMU is a very large public university located in the city of Harrisonburg. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means JMU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 34 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year.
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University of Georgia is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in biotechnology. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were approximately 22 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biotechnology from University of Georgia
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
41
Biotech Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in biotechnology needs to take a look at University of Central Florida. UCF is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando. A Best Colleges rank of #193 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCF is a great university overall.
There were about 41 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biotechnology from University of Central Florida
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In AL
Located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville, UAH is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 7th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were about 1 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biotechnology from University of Alabama in Huntsville
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
57
Biotech Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #260 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.
There were approximately 57 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 18th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.More information about a degree in biotechnology from Augusta University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In AL
Auburn is a very large public university located in the small city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #154 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.
There were about 4 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.
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UK is a very large public university located in the large city of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #230 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UK is a great university overall.
There were approximately 46 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, biotech degree recipients generally earn about $27,968 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in biotechnology from University of Kentucky
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In FL
Florida Tech is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Melbourne. A Best Colleges rank of #330 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Florida Tech is a great school overall.
There were roughly 6 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Florida Tech in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biotechnology from Florida Institute of Technology
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