Biotechnology

Bachelor's degree · California State University-Northridge · Northridge, CA

CIP 26.12

$42,712Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,542Median earnings 4 years after
$86,383Median earnings 5 years after
$20,618Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biotechnology at California State University-Northridge earn a median of $42,712 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $67,097 four years after graduating (middle half: $46,671–$88,980). Median debt is $20,618, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Biotechnology (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$60,697$17,562
University of California-Davis
Davis
$59,156$12,843
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos
$49,615$16,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biotechnology graduates from California State University-Northridge make?

The median salary is $42,712 one year after graduation and $86,383 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,618.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.