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Biological Engineering at University of Florida

If you plan to study Biological Engineering, consider the program at University of Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Florida is in Gainesville, FL.

During the most recent reporting year, 25 biological engineering graduations were recorded at University of Florida.

Studying Online at University of Florida

Many students take online classes at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Biological Engineering Graduates from University of Florida

Those who finish University of Florida’s Biological Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$46,087
3 years	$52,119
4 years	$66,811
5 years	$75,981

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biological Engineering graduates from University of Florida report median earnings of $66,811, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Biological Engineering graduates at University of Florida, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biological Engineering graduates at University of Florida are 48% women (12) and 52% men (13).

Biological Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida

Among the 25 bachelor’s biological engineering degrees awarded at University of Florida, 48% were women (12) and 52% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	6
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Biological Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, higher than the national average of 31%.*

*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 Florida

This Biological Engineering program at University of Florida offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biological/Biosystems Engineering	25

Top-Paying Careers for Biological Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Biological Engineering program at University of Florida pursue many career paths. 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.