Biological Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Biological Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 47.4% of Biological Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biological Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 482 people earned theirBiological 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 | 352 |
| Master’s Degree | 92 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 38 |
Earnings of Biological Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Biological Engineering of $63,711 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Biological Engineering majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Biological Engineering. About 63.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biological Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 31.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 7.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 7.9% |
| International Students | 18 | 47.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 47.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biological Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Biological Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biological Engineering students seeking a doctor's degree is Auburn University. This school awarded 53 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 51 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 45 doctor'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 Georgia is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 42 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor'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 Arizona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 30 doctor'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 Missouri-Columbia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor'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 Florida is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor'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.
Cornell University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Idaho is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wentworth Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 13 doctor'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.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 5 doctor'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.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 3 doctor'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 Majors to Study
| 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 doctor’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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