2024 Best Biotechnology Schools in the Plains States Region
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Colleges in the Plains States Region
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Biotech Degrees Awarded
Biotechnology isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #174 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biotechnology Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 78 degrees in biotechnology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Biotechnology School
The biotech program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biotechnology rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for biotechnology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Biotechnology Rankings by Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Biotechnology Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Best Schools for Biotechnology in the Plains States Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biotech degree levels they offer.
Top Plains States Region Schools in Biotech
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In SD
It is difficult to beat South Dakota State University if you wish to pursue a degree in biotechnology. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.
There were approximately 7 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biotechnology from South Dakota State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
University of Kansas is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in biotechnology. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.
There were about 8 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biotechnology from University of Kansas
It is difficult to beat University of Nebraska at Omaha if you want to pursue a degree in biotechnology. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Omaha. This university ranks 5th out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.
There were roughly 22 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at UNOMAHA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biotechnology from University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In ND
It is hard to beat North Dakota State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in biotechnology. Located in the medium-sized city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #242 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means North Dakota State University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 5 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biotechnology from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public university located in the city of Mankato. This university ranks 13th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were approximately 5 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biotechnology from Minnesota State University - Mankato
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