by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Northeastern ranks in comparison to other schools with biotech programs.
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Northeastern was ranked #9 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biotech majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Northeastern does not offer an online option for its biotech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biotech program at Northeastern make a median salary of $90,091. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biotech graduates with a master's is $83,470.
The biotech program at Northeastern awarded 164 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 103 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 142 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 118 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 82 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 63 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 49 |
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