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, and more. Also, learn how UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biotech majors, UPenn came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in biotech from UPenn. This makes it the #6 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UPenn was $1,871 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
Learn more about UPenn tuition and fees.
UPenn does not offer an online option for its biotech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPenn Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of biotech master's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 169 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 166 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 71 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 59 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.