Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians
Offered at 112 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 53 | $43,526 | — | $14,750 |
| Associate | 49 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 8 | $61,604 | $76,480 | $20,000 |
| Master's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
One year after finishing, a typical certificate program in this field reports median earnings of $43,526, versus $61,604 for a typical bachelor's program.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex Community College | MA | $65,842 | — | $14,750 |
| 2 | Saint Louis University | MO | $43,526 | — | $16,687 |
| 3 | Fortis Institute-Wayne | NJ | $40,192 | $35,771 | $13,723 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex Community College | MA | $67,404 | $85,143 | $9,942 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | PA | $61,604 | $76,480 | $20,000 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | PA | $61,604 | $76,480 | $20,000 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | PA | $61,604 | $76,480 | $20,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do biology/biotechnology technologies/technicians graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in biology/biotechnology technologies/technicians reports median earnings of $61,604. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
