Biotechnology at Georgetown University
Washington, DC · Master's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Georgetown University graduates in biotechnology earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgetown University Compares for Biotechnology
All 15 colleges reporting biotechnology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,219 | $136,687 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Brown University Providence, RI | $151,944 | $149,649 | #1 | $83,470 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $126,361 | $110,725 | #4 | $76,201 |
| 4 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,179 | $110,233 | #5 | $90,091 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $125,179 | $110,233 | #6 | $90,091 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $123,994 | $108,819 | #7 | $86,279 |
| 7 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $117,649 | $126,254 | #3 | $86,906 |
| 8 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $113,231 | $99,373 | #10 | $89,105 |
| 9 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $110,845 | $100,862 | #9 | $88,886 |
| 10 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $99,847 | $101,545 | #8 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgetown University biotechnology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,201 one year after graduating and $126,361 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgetown University rank for biotechnology?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for biotechnology graduates, Georgetown University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biotechnology at Georgetown University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for biotechnology ($107,682), and the median federal debt at graduation is $77,949.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.