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Cheapest Biotechnology Colleges in Pennsylvania

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology offers Pennsylvania's most affordable biotechnology program at just $13,766 net cost, making it nearly $14,000 cheaper than the next option at East Stroudsburg University. This price advantage matters in a state where pharmaceutical giants like Merck and GSK provide abundant biotech career opportunities. The seven programs show striking cost variation, with private institutions ranging from Harrisburg's bargain rate to Thomas Jefferson University's $28,163 net cost.
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Programs
$13,766 – $28,163
Net Price Range
59.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Biotechnology Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,766 $23,900 43.4% 84.3%
2 $15,089 $11,036 43.8% 93.6%
3 $22,222 $39,570 72.5% 80.8%
4 $24,051 $35,815 50.5% 78.5%
5 $24,791 $38,160 59.6% 82.1%
6 $26,198 $36,842 77.1% 81.1%
7 $28,163 $45,683 68.2% 88.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Harrisburg University's biotechnology program so affordable compared to others?

Harrisburg University charges a net cost of $13,766, which is $1,323 less than East Stroudsburg University, the second cheapest option. Despite this low cost, the program maintains an 84% acceptance rate and connects students to Pennsylvania's growing biotech sector.

How do graduation rates compare between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

The most expensive program at Thomas Jefferson University ($28,163) has a 68% graduation rate, while the cheapest at Harrisburg University ($13,766) graduates 43% of students. Elizabethtown College leads with a 77% graduation rate at $26,198 net cost.

Does attending a public university guarantee lower costs for biotechnology students?

East Stroudsburg University, the only public option, costs $15,089 net but still ranks second cheapest behind private Harrisburg University at $13,766. The public option does offer lower in-state tuition at $11,036 versus Harrisburg's $23,900 sticker price.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.