Johns Hopkins M.S. in Biotechnology Reputation

Hello biotechers!

I am currently preparing application materials for the Johns Hopkins M.S. in Biotechnology and wanted to ask everyone what they knew about the program’s reputation within the biotech industry.

I am coming with a B.S. in Cell Bio and Genetics and 5+ years of research experience in environmental/food microbiology with equivalent years of experience in basic DNA-related molec techniques (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis) and I am looking to see if this Masters (combined with my experience) is ultimately going to be worth the time and tuition money, in terms of obtaining a decent enough position within the industry following graduation (i.e., not entry level, not just being a mindless robot, etc.).

Also, do you think the program (again, combo’d with my experience) would be enough without doing an optional thesis?

Thank you all!