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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biotech majors, Northwestern came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 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.
Biotech majors graduating with a master's degree from Northwestern make a median salary of $63,570 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,827.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Northwestern University.
The biotech program at Northwestern awarded 34 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to 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 | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 127 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 126 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 23 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 13 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
