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2026 Best Biotechnology Schools in Florida

2 Colleges in the United States
83 Biotechnology Degrees Awarded
$53,252 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biotechnology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 16 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best biotechnology schools.

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Best Schools for Biotechnology in Florida

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biotechnology education in Florida.

Top Schools in Biotechnology

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University Of South Florida Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biotechnology. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates 77% of students within six years. About 22 biotechnology degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their biotechnology degree from University Of South Florida Main Campus earn around $52,885 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biotechnology from University Of South Florida Main Campus

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A rank of #2 makes Florida Institute Of Technology one of the top schools for biotechnology. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Melbourne. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 28 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Florida Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $69,878 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $32,114 to complete this degree. See the full biotechnology program report for Florida Institute Of Technology

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University Of Central Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biotechnology, ranking #3. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. About 33 biotechnology degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $36,992 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,498. Get the full biotechnology details for University Of Central Florida

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 16 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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