by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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NC State is in the top 10% of the country for biotech. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in biotech from NC State. This makes it the #9 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NC State was $1,225 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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Online degrees for the NC State biotech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NC State Online Learning page.
Biotech majors graduating with a master's degree from NC State make a median salary of $86,906 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biotech graduates with a master's is $83,470.
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Master’s in biotech from NC State in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 420 |
| Zoology | 83 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 83 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 78 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 53 |
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