Oregon · Biotechnology

Best Biotechnology institutions in Oregon, ranked by earnings

The Biotechnology program is a multidisciplinary field that merges natural sciences and engineering to apply biological organisms and their components for various products and services. This program is ideal for students interested in…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 26.12
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
31
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
44%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Natural Sciences Managers
$146,500
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Biotechnology in Oregon

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Portland Community College
Portland Public
2218%
2Oregon State University
Corvallis Public
970%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~8,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$161,180
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

ScienceActive ListeningMonitoringCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWriting

What Natural Sciences Managers earn in Oregon

Jobs in Oregon
1,440
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$146,500
median $136,840
Best-paying metro
$162,680
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Related careers

Biological Scientists, All Other
$85,280 avg · 720 jobs
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$112,140 avg · 590 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biotechnology programs in Oregon.

How much do Natural Sciences Managers earn in Oregon?+

The average annual wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Oregon is $146,500 (median $136,840), across about 1,440 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Biotechnology program?+

The Biotechnology program is a multidisciplinary field that merges natural sciences and engineering to apply biological organisms and their components for various products and services. This program is ideal for students interested in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop science, active listening, monitoring, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Natural Sciences Managers?+

The national job outlook is about +3.7% growth with around 8,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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