by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in biotechnology at Harvard University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Harvard University among the top schools in the country for biotechnology, ranked #9 out of 87 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 9 of 87 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 8 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 12 |
The following degree levels are granted in biotechnology at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harvard University awarded 36 master’s degrees in biotechnology.
Harvard University holds a strong position among schools offering biotechnology at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of biotechnology master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of biotechnology master’s degree graduates at Harvard University were White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University handed out 3 doctoral degrees in biotechnology.
Harvard University is not currently ranked for biotechnology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of biotechnology doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of biotechnology doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University are Hispanic or Latino. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University conferred 11 graduate certificate degrees in biotechnology.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for biotechnology at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of biotechnology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of biotechnology graduate certificate degree graduates at Harvard University are Asian. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a graduate certificate in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |