Alumni

Where Our Graduates Go

Graduates of the MS in Translational Biotechnology program pursue diverse and rewarding career paths across the biomedical ecosystem. The program has now 10 years (2016-2026) with 136 alumni. Among 77 alumni who reported placements, more than a third (36%) launch their careers in academic and research institutions — including USC, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, City of Hope, Duke, and Stanford-affiliated laboratories — while another 35% enter the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries at companies such as Illumina, Abbott, AbbVie, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and CSL Behring. An additional 16% continue their education in doctoral and professional programs, earning admission to PhD, MD, and DVM programs at institutions including UCLA, UC San Diego, and Ohio State University. Whether the goal is the research bench, industry leadership, or an advanced degree, our graduates leave prepared to translate scientific training into meaningful careers.