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2022 Best Biotechnology Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region

2 Colleges in the New England Region
31 Associate Degrees
Biotechnology is about average in terms of popularity for associate degrees programs. That is, it ranks #157 out of the 312 majors across the country that we analyze each year. 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 looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Best Biotechnology Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 31 associate degrees in biotechnology to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Average Early-Career Salaries

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

  • Major Focus - How much a school focuses on biotechnology students vs. other majors.
  • Major Demand - The number of biotechnology students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
  • Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
  • Student Debt - How easy is it for biotechnology to pay back their student loans after receiving their associate degree.
  • Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized biotechnology related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for biotechnology students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biotechnology Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Biotechnology in the New England Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for biotechnology students seeking a an associate degree.

Top New England Region Schools for an Associate in Biotech

5 Annual Graduates

Southern Maine Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in biotechnology. SMCC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of South Portland.More information about a associate in biotechnology from Southern Maine Community College

4 Annual Graduates

Holyoke Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in biotechnology. Holyoke Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Holyoke.More information about a associate in biotechnology from Holyoke Community College

Best Biotechnology Colleges by State

Explore the best biotechnology schools for a specific state in the New England Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 130 32
Connecticut 99 3
Maine 71 3

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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 224
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 7
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 5

Notes and References

  • The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Henk Caspers/Naturalis Biodiversity Center. More about our data sources and methodologies.

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