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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how RIT ranks in comparison to other schools with biotech programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biotech students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIT is $41,895. This is less than $47,017, which is the national median of all biotech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RIT paid an average of $2,017 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,784 | $55,784 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,516 | $15,516 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biotech from RIT in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the RIT biotech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIT Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 82 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 10 |
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