Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician

STEM • Science Technologies/Technicians

What is it about?

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of biologists and biotechnologists in research, industrial, and government settings. Includes instruction in fermentation technology, cell culturing, protein purification, biologic synthesis, assaying and testing, quality control, industrial microbiology, bioprocessing, chromatography and bioseparation, genetic technology, laboratory and hazardous materials safety, and computer applications.

Numbers at a glance

789th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
4
Colleges offer it
56
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
22
Women
34

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus20
Cleveland State University7
Average public university graduating class: 14 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Davenport University8
Average private university graduating class: 8 students.

O's Insights on Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
  • 48% of graduates come from public universities.

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