by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with biotech programs.
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Northwestern was ranked #8 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.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in biotech from Northwestern. This makes it the #7 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
Learn more about Northwestern tuition and fees.
Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biotech program at Northwestern make a median salary of $75,972. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $83,470.
Of the 40 students who graduated with a Master’s in biotech from Northwestern in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 169 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 133 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 41 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 19 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.