Biotechnology
Biotechnology
This program is suspended and not enrolling new students as of March 2024
Biotechnology is broadly defined as using living organisms, or products of living organisms, to improve life, to make a product, or to solve a problem. This field is one of the most rapidly changing areas of science. HCC's Biotechnology Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level technician positions in biomedical, research, and industrial laboratory areas. Depending on a person’s academic background and work experience, the Biotechnology technician-in-training may complete the one-year biotechnology certificate (22 credits) or the two-year A.A.S. degree in biotechnology (64 credits).
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Career Outlook
$45K
Median annual salary for biological technicians
7%
Growth in employment over next 10 years
85,000
Biological technician jobs in the U.S.
3,520
Biological technicians employed in MD