Compare 9 Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $54,610. Top programs: $72,274+.
With top graduates earning $72,274, Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $17K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh's Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician program leads with graduates earning $72,274. But the story isn't about prestige—it's about program quality. Campbell University follows at $67,598, while Arizona State Campus Immersion reaches $66,007, all outperforming the $54,610 average across 9 programs.
Highest program earnings: $72,274
Strong outcomes ($67,598) with 94% acceptance
5.5% payment burden | Excellent
12.8% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $72,274 | 19 | $20,121 | Excellent | $23,000 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Campbell UniversityPrivate | $67,598 | 50 | $22,500 | Excellent | $40,055 | Challenging |
| #3 | $66,007 | 68 | $19,500 | Excellent | $23,519 | Manageable | |
| #4 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $62,072 | 93 | $19,620 | Excellent | $30,126 | Challenging |
| #5 | $52,107 | 25 | $20,210 | Good | $15,360 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $50,000 | 23 | $25,000 | Manageable | $38,368 | High | |
| #7 | $48,142 | 76 | $19,000 | Good | $23,489 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $41,193 | 6 | $21,797 | Manageable | $16,998 | High | |
| #9 | $32,099 | 29 | $23,000 | High | $11,000 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
