Biotechnology at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Master's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Temple University graduates in biotechnology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Temple 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 | — |
| 11 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $92,859 | $84,496 | #12 | — |
| 12 | Rush University Chicago, IL | $85,207 | $83,715 | #13 | — |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $83,354 | $86,734 | #11 | $78,060 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Temple University biotechnology graduates make?
Graduates earn $99,847 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Temple University rank for biotechnology?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for biotechnology graduates, Temple University ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biotechnology at Temple University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for biotechnology ($107,682).
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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.