# Biotechnology (bachelor's degree)

CIP 26.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/biotechnology

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $76,622 across 13 colleges (middle half $73,152–$87,406); median federal debt $22,056
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Miscellaneous Biology: median $55,839 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians | 4% | not reported | — |
| Biological Scientists | 3% | $99,760 | 6.7% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 3% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Registered Nurses | 3% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Animal Caretakers | 2% | $35,360 | 12.1% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 2% | $122,570 | 2.1% |
| Other Life Scientists | 2% | not reported | — |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $75,082 (4) | $69,208 (143) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Worcester State University (MA): $90,565
2. Rutgers University-New Brunswick (NJ): $87,600
3. Syracuse University (NY): $87,596
4. University of California-Davis (CA): $87,406
5. University of Houston (TX): $78,750
6. Endicott College (MA): $78,735
7. California State University-San Marcos (CA): $76,622
8. Rochester Institute of Technology (NY): $74,613
9. California State University-Northridge (CA): $73,542
10. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (CA): $73,152
11. Utah Valley University (UT): $67,603
12. James Madison University (VA): $65,893

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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