Biotechnology at Utah Valley University
Orem, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Utah Valley University graduates in biotechnology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Utah Valley University 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 |
| 12 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $65,893 | $60,002 | #12 | $41,832 |
| 13 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $55,981 | $52,353 | #13 | $40,141 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Utah Valley University biotechnology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,118 one year after graduating and $67,603 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Utah Valley University rank for biotechnology?
Among 13 colleges reporting earnings for biotechnology graduates, Utah Valley University ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biotechnology at Utah Valley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for biotechnology ($67,097).
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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.