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2026 Best Biotechnology Schools in the The Plains States Region

2 Colleges in the United States
51 Biotechnology Degrees Awarded
$67,403 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 schools to find the best for biotechnology students.

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Best Schools for Biotechnology in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biotechnology education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Biotechnology

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Our analysis ranked Southeast Community College Area the best school in the country for a degree in biotechnology. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public university. Southeast Community College Area awarded about 15 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Southeast Community College Area generally make around $44,877. Students borrow a median of $14,935 to complete this degree. Get the full biotechnology details for Southeast Community College Area

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Mount Marty College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biotechnology, ranking #2. Located in the town of Yankton, Mount Marty College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 biotechnology degrees were awarded at Mount Marty College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biotechnology degree recipients from Mount Marty College generally make around $108,425. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full biotechnology program report for Mount Marty College

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Nebraska At Omaha one of the top schools for biotechnology. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public university. University Of Nebraska At Omaha graduates 49% of students within six years. University Of Nebraska At Omaha awarded about 22 biotechnology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biotechnology program make about $48,906 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,783 to complete this degree. Get the full biotechnology details for University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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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 · 17 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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