2026 Best Biotechnology Schools Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

Biotechnology Schools degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best biotechnology schools schools.

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• Best Biotechnology Schools Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

Best Schools for Biotechnology Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biotechnology schools degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Biotechnology Schools

1

University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Biotechnology Schools Degrees Awarded

$32,922 Median Starting Salary

University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez tops our 2026 ranking of the best biotechnology schools schools. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a large public school located in the city of Mayaguez. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 biotechnology schools degrees were awarded at University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez in the most recent year. Graduates of the biotechnology schools program make about $32,922 in their early career. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez graduates carry a median of $8,630 in student loans. See the full biotechnology schools program report for University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

2

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
Ponce, PR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Biotechnology Schools Degrees Awarded

$18,132 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong biotechnology schools program will find one at Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Ponce, Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce graduates 49% of students within six years. About 20 biotechnology schools degrees were awarded at Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce in the most recent year. Graduates of the biotechnology schools program make about $18,132 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,779 to complete this degree. See the full biotechnology schools program report for Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.