Puerto Rico · Biotechnology

Best institutions to study Biotechnology in Puerto Rico

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
11
offering CIP 26.12
States offered
45
with a program page
Degrees / yr
105
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$9,980
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
42%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$89,610
BLS OEWS May 2025

11 institutions offering Biotechnology in Puerto Rico

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo
Arecibo Private not-for-profit
2639%$9,729
2Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce
Ponce Private not-for-profit
2349%$13,112$13,779
3Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas
Barranquitas Private not-for-profit
2238%$8,476
4University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Mayaguez Public
1249%
5Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon
Bayamon Private not-for-profit
835%$10,334
6Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama
Guayama Private not-for-profit
544%$10,026
7Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Carolina Campus
Carolina Private not-for-profit
334%$8,847
8Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla
Aguadilla Private not-for-profit
243%$8,433
9Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Gurabo Campus
Gurabo Private not-for-profit
231%$9,370
10Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo
Arecibo Private not-for-profit
154%$10,179$13,779
11Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce
Mercedita Private not-for-profit
141%$9,980

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1042).

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 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Puerto Rico

Jobs in Puerto Rico
340
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$89,610
median $84,590
Best-paying metro
$89,960
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Related careers

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$89,610 avg · 340 jobs
Biological Scientists, All Other
$74,400 avg · 260 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biotechnology programs in Puerto Rico.

How much do Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Puerto Rico?+

The average annual wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Puerto Rico is $89,610 (median $84,590), across about 340 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary?+

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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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