Biological Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 24 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Biological Engineering. This degree is more popular with female students, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.0% of Biological Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biological Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 482 degrees were awarded toBiological Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biological Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 352 |
| Master’s Degree | 92 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 38 |
Earnings of Biological Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Biological Engineering of $63,711 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,212 |
| 4 years | $63,711 |
| 5 years | $75,025 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Biological Engineering. About 52.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 169 |
| Women | 183 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biological Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 229 | 65.1% |
| Asian | 38 | 10.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 5.1% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 7 | 2.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.0% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Biological Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Biological Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Auburn University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biological Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Idaho is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oakland University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Merced is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Biological Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 482 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biological Engineering that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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