Biological Engineering at University of Arizona
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological Engineering, take a look at what University of Arizona. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 biological engineering graduations were recorded at University of Arizona.
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Studying Online at University of Arizona
Distance learning is available at University of Arizona. Among 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Biological Engineering Rankings at University of Arizona
Rankings can help you compare University of Arizona’s Biological Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 15 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 15 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Biological Engineering graduates at University of Arizona, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biological Engineering graduates at University of Arizona are 41% women (13) and 59% men (19).
Biological Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona
Among the 18 bachelor’s biological engineering graduates at University of Arizona, 50% were women (9) and 50% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Biological Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, higher than the national average of 31%.*
Biological Engineering Master’s Program at University of Arizona
Of the 10 master’s biological engineering graduates at University of Arizona, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Biological Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, lower than the national average of 24%.*
Biological Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Arizona
Among the 4 doctoral biological engineering graduates at University of Arizona, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Biological Engineering Concentrations at University of Arizona
The Biological Engineering program at University of Arizona offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 32 |
Top-Paying Careers for Biological Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Biological Engineering program at University of Arizona go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biological Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $121,651 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.