Best Biotechnology Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
10
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$610,502
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$48,060
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeastern University Professional Programs | MA | +$1,128,560 | $98,428 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Northeastern University
Grad rate: 90.8% |
MA | +$965,854 | $98,428 | $81,353 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
California State University-Channel Islands
Grad rate: 55.1% |
CA | +$945,742 | $91,691 | $24,039 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Johns Hopkins University
Grad rate: 94.3% |
MD | +$839,360 | $92,098 | $81,300 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Maryland Global Campus
Grad rate: 23.6% |
MD | +$766,900 | $82,324 | $19,790 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Grad rate: 89.3% |
WI | +$752,260 | $82,390 | $27,770 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Georgetown University
Grad rate: 95.0% |
DC | +$613,488 | $81,144 | $84,696 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Roosevelt University
Grad rate: 41.8% |
IL | +$364,248 | $65,055 | $48,426 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 | Rush University | IL | +$15,240 | $42,762 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Grad rate: 45.7% |
PR | -$286,632 | $29,379 | $17,106 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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