by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Nevada-Reno ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotechnology.
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University of Nevada-Reno is a solid choice among schools offering biotechnology. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 35 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| Best Value Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| Best Value Biotechnology Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 4 |
| Best Value Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 5 |
| Best Value Biotechnology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Reno conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in biotechnology.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
Find out more about University of Nevada-Reno tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of biotechnology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of biotechnology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of biotechnology master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of biotechnology master’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are Asian. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a master’s in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotechnology majors at University of Nevada-Reno.