by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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Rutgers New Brunswick is in the top 10% of the country for biotech. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 75% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biotech students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $56,509. This is higher than $47,017, which is the national median for all biotech bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 students earned a bachelor's degree in biotech from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 715 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 200 |
| Genetics | 63 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 53 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.