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, and more. Also, learn how UD ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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UD was ranked #10 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. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biotech from UD. This makes it the #60 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $585 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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The biotech program at UD awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biotech from UD in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UD are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 224 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 92 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 31 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 19 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.