# Utah Valley University: Biotechnology (bachelor's)

Orem, UT. IPEDS 230737, CIP 26.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/utah-valley-university/majors/biotechnology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $52,118
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,603 (U.S. median for this major: $76,622 across 13 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,500 (U.S. median $20,209)
- Rank in UT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,019

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.75 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,603 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,904 | $18,544 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,231 | $20,097 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $5,664 | $26,904 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $8,115 | $38,546 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $13,297 | $63,161 | 2.2 years |

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

## Biotechnology at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley University | $67,603 | $16,500 | $6,376 | 45% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $107,330 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $119,430 UT, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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