Master’s Degrees in Biological Engineering
Education Levels of Biological Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 55 people earned their master's degree in biological engineering. This earns it the #268 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 55 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Biological Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for biological engineering students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in biological engineering. About 52.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 26 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Biological Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biological engineering. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological engineering students seekinga master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from Carnegie Mellon. About 44% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological engineering. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from University of Arizona. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from Auburn.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado School of Mines. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from Mines. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their master'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 $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from Mizzou. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Utah State University. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from USU. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological engineering. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from UGA. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Idaho. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from U of I.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,671 |
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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