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 #11 out of 105 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biotech students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $54,508. This is higher than $37,007, which is the national median for all biotech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, biotech students borrow a median amount of $26,686 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,250 for all biotech majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biotech from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
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 | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 751 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 150 |
| Genetics | 75 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 38 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 27 |
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