Compare 9 Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $74,141. Top programs: $90,046+.
With top graduates earning $90,046, 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 $15K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 9 ranked programs, outcomes track program quality, not school reputation.
Topping the list, University of Alaska Anchorage delivers Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician graduates earning $90,046—nearly identical to #2 North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($89,826). Both public universities outpace the field average of $74,141, demonstrating that geography and institutional prestige predict little about which programs actually produce strong graduate outcomes.
Debt burden tells a more complete story than earnings alone. University of Alaska Anchorage graduates borrow $20,210 in student loans and face just a 4.1% payment burden—'Excellent' affordability by GPS standards. For families factoring in parent loans, UAA again leads with a combined burden of 7.7%, still landing in the 'Excellent' tier on a net price of $11,582. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Highest program earnings: $90,046
Strong outcomes ($76,495) with 90% acceptance
4.1% payment burden | Excellent
7.7% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $90,046 | 26 | $20,210 | Excellent | $15,360 | Excellent | |
| #2 | $89,826 | 18 | $20,121 | Excellent | $23,000 | Good | |
| #3 | $76,495 | 27 | $19,500 | Excellent | $23,519 | Good | |
| #4 | $75,919 | 25 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Campbell UniversityPrivate | $75,425 | 44 | $22,500 | Excellent | $40,055 | Manageable |
| #6 | $74,697 | 23 | $23,000 | Excellent | $11,000 | Good | |
| #7 | Kean UniversityPublic | $72,277 | 37 | $23,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable |
| #8 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $58,075 | 67 | $19,620 | Excellent | $30,126 | Challenging |
| #9 | $54,507 | 64 | $19,000 | Good | $23,489 | Challenging |
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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
