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Biotechnology

Associate in Science



Program Details

Biotechnology is a rapidly growing industry with projections for continued growth and exciting opportunities for employment. The Biotechnology Program is one of several in the State with a comprehensive curriculum in biomanufacturing. This program is designed in consultation with members of local industry (Takeda, AMGEN Corporation, and others) to provide the essential technical experiences and training needed forthis thriving field. The curriculum balances basic science courses with practical laboratory applications. To earn an Associate in Science Degree with a major in Biotechnology, students complete 39 specified units plus General Education Degree Requirements.

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Biotechnology Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Bioinformatics Scientists

    Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 54,500
    • High salary: 159,780
    • Average salary: 93330
    Rising Job Growth $ 93,330 Average Salary $54,500 $159,780

  • Bioinformatics Technicians

    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 40,330
    • High salary: 154,140
    • Average salary: 71490
    Rising Job Growth $ 71,490 Average Salary $40,330 $154,140

  • Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 50,760
    • High salary: 169,560
    • Average salary: 83460
    Rising Job Growth $ 83,460 Average Salary $50,760 $169,560

All Careers in Biotechnology (80)

Computer & Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising171,200
Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising161,180
Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising161,180
Water Resource SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,180
Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,030
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Software Developers- n/aRising133,080
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeRising124,910
Photonics EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Business Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Data Scientists- n/aRising112,590
Blockchain Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Computer Occupations, All Other- n/a- n/a108,970
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Digital Forensics Analysts- n/aRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians- n/aRising108,970
Information Security Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Penetration Testers- n/aRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Bioengineers & Biomedical EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising106,950
Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising105,620
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degreeRising104,620
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising104,170
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Biochemists & BiophysicistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeRising103,650
BiostatisticiansMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising103,300
StatisticiansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,300
Software Quality Assurance Analysts & TestersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising102,610
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Project Management Specialists- n/aRising100,750
Medical ScientistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising100,590
Water/Wastewater EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising99,590
Web & Digital Interface Designers- n/aRising98,090
GeographersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising93,600
Bioinformatics ScientistsBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising93,330
Biological Scientists, All Other- n/a- n/a93,330
BiologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
GeneticistsPost-doctoral training, Master's degreeRising93,330
Molecular and Cellular BiologistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Operations Research AnalystsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising91,290
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
MicrobiologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising87,330
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,220
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Financial Quantitative AnalystsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,190
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Industrial EcologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising79,830
Cartographers & PhotogrammetristsCertificate after high school, Bachelor's degreeRising78,380
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other- n/a- n/a77,390
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians- n/aStable77,180
Market Research Analysts & Marketing SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising76,950
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340
Zoologists & Wildlife BiologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable72,860
Bioinformatics TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising71,490
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other- n/a- n/a71,490
Soil & Plant ScientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising71,410
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising67,950
Health Information Technologists & Medical Registrars- n/aRising67,310
Calibration Technologists and Technicians- n/aRising65,040
Medical Equipment RepairersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising62,630
Social Science Research AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Biological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Surveying & Mapping Technicians- n/aRising51,940
Medical Records Specialists- n/aRising50,250
Agricultural TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising46,790
Histology Technicians- n/aStable
HistotechnologistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable
Medical & Clinical Laboratory TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable
Medical & Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable

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