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Biological Engineering at University of Georgia

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological Engineering, take a look at what University of Georgia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Georgia sits in Athens, GA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 biological engineering degrees were awarded at University of Georgia.

Online Class Availability at University of Georgia

Many students take online classes at University of Georgia. Among 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Biological Engineering Rankings at University of Georgia

Rankings can help you compare University of Georgia’s Biological Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Georgia	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#4 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#7 of 15

Earnings for Biological Engineering Graduates from University of Georgia

Those who finish University of Georgia’s Biological Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,995

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biological Engineering graduates from University of Georgia stands at $25,091.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Biological Engineering graduates at University of Georgia, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Biological Engineering graduates at University of Georgia are 50% women (21) and 50% men (21).

Biological Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Georgia

Among the 34 bachelor’s biological engineering graduates at University of Georgia, 47% were women (16) and 53% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	2
Asian	9
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Biological Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, above the national average of 31%.*

Biological Engineering Master’s Program at University of Georgia

Of the 8 master’s biological engineering degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	4

Minority students account for 50% of Biological Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, above the national average of 24%.*

*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 Georgia

This Biological Engineering program at University of Georgia breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biological/Biosystems Engineering	42

Best-Paid Careers for Biological Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Biological Engineering program at University of Georgia pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Biological Engineering graduates, 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.