Biotechnology at Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Rochester Institute of Technology graduates in biotechnology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rochester Institute of Technology Compares for Biotechnology
All 13 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 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $90,565 | $79,752 | #3 | $70,124 |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $87,600 | $76,885 | #5 | $56,509 |
| 3 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $87,596 | $83,373 | #1 | $44,418 |
| 4 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $87,406 | $79,534 | #4 | $59,156 |
| 5 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $78,750 | $80,066 | #2 | $49,916 |
| 6 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $78,735 | $69,334 | #8 | $34,308 |
| 7 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $76,622 | $69,721 | #7 | $49,615 |
| 8 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $74,613 | $71,016 | #6 | $41,895 |
| 9 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $73,542 | $66,918 | #9 | $42,712 |
| 10 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $73,152 | $66,564 | #10 | $60,697 |
| 11 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $67,603 | $64,072 | #11 | $52,118 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rochester Institute of Technology biotechnology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,895 one year after graduating and $74,613 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rochester Institute of Technology rank for biotechnology?
Among 13 colleges reporting earnings for biotechnology graduates, Rochester Institute of Technology ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biotechnology at Rochester Institute of Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for biotechnology ($67,097), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,937.
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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.