by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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All of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biotech from KU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
KU does not offer an online option for its biotech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the KU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 87 |
| General Biology | 81 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 78 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 48 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.