Biotechnology Major Guide: Overview and RoEDU™ Opportunities 2025

The Biotechnology major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.

Within Engineering, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.

Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.

As part of Engineering, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections

OccupationMedian WageTotal JobsGrowth RateEducation
Natural Sciences Managers
SOC: 11-9121
Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers
$161,180
100,870
N/A
N/A
Biological Scientists, All Other
SOC: 19-1029
Occupation: Biological Scientists, All Other
$93,330
59,710
N/A
N/A
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC: 25-1042
Occupation: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$83,460
53,250
N/A
N/A

Colleges offering Biotechnology

Northeastern University

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$35k

Earnings

$82k

University of Delaware

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$18k

Earnings

$66k

University of Chicago

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$28k

Earnings

$91k

Florida Institute of Technology

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$37k

Earnings

$71k

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$23k

Earnings

$65k