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 UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Biotechnology Graduate Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in biotech from UNR. This makes it the #22 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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Of the 16 biotech students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNR, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biotech program at UNR make a median salary of $47,768. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $83,470.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in biotech from UNR. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 178 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 97 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 48 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 36 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 12 |
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