Doctor’s Degrees in Biological Engineering
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Education Levels of Biological Engineering Majors
In 2020-2021, 33 earned their doctor's degree in biological engineering. This earns it the #162 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biological engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 47 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 33 |
Earnings of Biological Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in biological engineering. About 60.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Biological Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biological engineering. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological engineering students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. The biological engineering program at University of Missouri - Columbia awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological engineering. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to biological engineering majors at Louisiana State University. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in biological engineering from University of Arizona.
Utah State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological engineering. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to biological engineering majors at USU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. The biological engineering program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Auburn University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological engineering. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to biological engineering majors at Auburn.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological engineering. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to biological engineering majors at ASU - Tempe.
University of Idaho comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to biological engineering majors at U of I.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological engineering that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 2,179 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,634 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,096 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,087 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,086 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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