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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Biotechnology in the Southeast Region

13 Colleges in the Southeast Region
118 Bachelor's Degrees
Biotechnology isn't the most popular bachelor's program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #168 in popularity out of 338 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual reviewed 13 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of biotechnology. Combined, these schools handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biotechnology School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Biotechnology in the Southeast Region Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in biotech matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Biotechnology in the Southeast Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality biotechnology program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for biotechnology.

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The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in biotechnology.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Biotech Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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38 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#1 Best Quality In KY

University of Kentucky is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in biotechnology. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in biotechnology in Kentucky.

There were roughly 38 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year.

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26 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Central Florida if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in biotechnology. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in biotechnology in Florida.

There were roughly 26 biotechnology individuals who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
20 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in biotechnology needs to take a look at James Madison University. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in biotechnology in Virginia.

There were approximately 20 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year.

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14 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

University of Georgia is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in biotechnology. UGA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in biotechnology in Georgia.

There were about 14 biotechnology individuals who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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10 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large suburb of Fort Myers, FGCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in biotechnology in Florida.

There were approximately 10 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at FGCU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in biotechnology from Florida Gulf Coast University

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5 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

Florida Southern is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Lakeland. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in biotechnology in Florida.

There were about 5 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Florida Southern in the most recent data year.

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2 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#1 Best Quality In NC

Located in the distant town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in biotechnology in North Carolina.

There were roughly 2 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at UNC Pembroke in the most recent data year.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
2 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#2 Best Quality In VA

Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in biotechnology in Virginia. More information about a bachelor’s in biotechnology from Liberty University

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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
1 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Gainesville, Santa Fe College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 1 biotechnology students who graduated with this degree at Santa Fe College in the most recent data year.

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Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC
#1 Most Popular In SC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Claflin is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Orangeburg. More information about a bachelor’s in biotechnology from Claflin University

Best Biotechnology Colleges by State

Explore the most popular biotechnology schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 220 12
Florida 214 44
North Carolina 207 3
Virginia 206 29
South Carolina 188 3
Alabama 183 1
Kentucky 177 34
Arkansas 164 0
Mississippi 158 0

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Biotechnology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 24,387
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 1,670
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 1,666
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 1,433
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 822
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 631
Zoology 240
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 174
Genetics 140
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 88

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