MS in Biotechnology in USA: Top Universities, Colleges & Fees

Biotechnology is a branch of science that uses fundamental biological and medical science knowledge for the development of new processes and products in health, agribusiness, food and other areas. The United States has some of the best and finest universities in the world and uses cutting-edge technology to teach students. An MS degree in Biotechnology will provide you the opportunity to study all aspects of the biotechnology product pipeline and put all the knowledge into practice. US universities have a strong collaboration with leading industries in the relevant fields.

Top MS in Biotechnology Universities in the United States

Biotechnology is a specialization program under a broader subject called Biological Sciences. There are no rankings available for biotechnology, however, subject rankings for Biological Sciences exist. Therefore, global subject rankings of US universities for Biological Sciences are given below.

University/College Name	THE World University Subject Rankings 2024
Stanford University	#2
MIT	#3
Harvard University	#4
Princeton University	#6
California Institute of Technology	#7
University of California, Berkeley	#9
Yale University	#10
University of Chicago	#13
Johns Hopkins University	#15
University of Pennsylvania	#16

Top Cities to Study MS in Biotechnology in the US

Top universities offering highly-ranked MS programs in Biotechnology are spread across the United States. However, the top cities in the US to study MS in Biotechnology are given below.

Location	Number of Universities
California	6
Illinois	6
Massachusetts	6
New York	6
Pennsylvania	6
Florida	3

MS in Biotechnology Admission Requirements in the USA

International students should check the minimum admission requirements for an MS in Biotechnology for their university. The minimum admission requirements for MS in Biotechnology will vary from university to university. The minimum admission requirements for international students are as follows:

• Completed Application form
• GRE
• Academic Transcripts
• Resume/CV
• Letter of Recommendation
• Essay
• English Language Proficiency
• Interview

Entrance Exams Accepted by Universities for MS in Biotechnology in the USA

International students must check the university website to know the minimum scores required in entrance exams. Besides the minimum eligibility international students are required to meet minimum test scores in the following entrance exams.

Entrance Exams
IELTS	TOEFL
PTE	Duolingo
GRE

Student Visa Fee in the USA

International students need to apply for a study visa to enter the United States to pursue higher education. Universities generally issue an I-20 form, which helps to get a study permit for the United States. The I-20 form proves that you are legally enrolled in a program of study in the United States. The United States of America offers three types of visas to students; F-1, J-1 and M-1. So, the cost of a student visa will depend on the type of visa you are applying for. The US visa cost for an F-1 student visa is USD 185. F-1 visa is for international students who are applying for a program in any American university that requires more than 18 hours of study in a week. J-1 student visa is for exchange students, and M-1 student visa is for students enrolled in vocational and non-academic programs.

Cost of studying MS in Biotechnology in the USA

The cost of studying in the United States includes tuition fees and living expenses. The cost of living will vary from individual to individual. The cost of living is a major concern for international students.

MS in Biotechnology Tuition Fees in the USA

The tuition fees for MS in Biotechnology in public US universities may be different for international and domestic students. The tuition fee will vary from university to university, therefore, international students should check the tuition fee on the university’s website before applying for that university. The average tuition fee for MS in Biotechnology in US universities is as follows:

Tuition Fee Range (in INR)	Number of Universities
Max 20 Lakhs	25
Max 30 Lakhs	48
Max 40 Lakhs	54
40+ Lakhs	6

Cost of Living in the USA

The cost of living includes your accommodation and room cost, food, travel, textbooks, clothes, entertainment etc. Majorly, the cost of living depends on the type of accommodation and lifestyle. The average expenses for various factors in the United States are given below.

Expenses in USA	Average Yearly / Monthly cost
Books and study material	$900 - $2,000 per year
Travel	$300 - $700 per year
Accommodation	$9,800 - $11,100 per year
Electricity	$100 - $150 per month
Food	On campus: $250 per month Off-campus: $400 - $600 per month
Phone subscription	$50 per month
Home Internet	$45 - $50 per month
Health Insurance	$700 - $1,100 per year
Clothes	$500 per year
Water, Trash and Sewer	$50 - $75 per month

Please note, that these are estimated costs and expenses, and they are subject to vary.

MS in Biotechnology Scholarships in the USA

US universities offer various scholarships to international students. Scholarships in the US are generally offered on a merit-basis or need basis. Besides at the university level, scholarships for international students are offered even at the department level. Other than scholarships offered by universities, there are many external funding agencies that offer lucrative scholarships to eligible students going to the US for higher education. Some of the popular scholarships for Indian students going to the US for higher education are given below.

Scholarship Name	Award
KC Mahindra Scholarships	INR 8,00,000
Unimoni Student Stars	INR 3,00,000
JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship	INR 10,00,000
Hani Zeini Scholarship	INR 82,460 (USD 1,000)
Zolve Global Scholarship	INR 4,14,700 (USD 5,000)

Jobs after MS in Biotechnology in the USA

There is a huge market for Biotech graduates in the United States. The US is the largest economy in the world and all the major health and medicine-related industries are based in the United States. As per Payscale, the average salary for biotechnology graduates is USD 78,000 per year in the US.

Job Title	Range	Average
Research Associate, Biotechnology	$48k - $87k	$64,344
Senior Research Associate	$68k - $101k	$82,511
Research Scientist, Biotechnology	$53k - $103k	$77,036
Research Scientist	$50k - $94k	$70,840
Quality Assurance Manager	$61k - $127k	$89,059
Laboratory Manager	$46k - $103k	$69,619
Associate Research Scientist	$50k - $97k	$69,842

Anurag Pal11-03-2023 17:16