Biological Engineering Master’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Biological Engineering. This degree is more popular with male students, and about26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 19.5% 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 | 352 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 92 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 38 |
Earnings of Biological Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Biological Engineering of $63,711 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Biological Engineering. About 54.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 47 |
| Women | 40 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biological Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 54.0% |
| Asian | 10 | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 17 | 19.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 19.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Biological Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 53 master'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.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 45 master's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 42 master'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.
Utah State University is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master'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-Davis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master'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 Missouri-Columbia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master'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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oakland University is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master'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.
Wentworth Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 13 master'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 is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master'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 California-Merced comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 7 master'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.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 5 master'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 master's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master'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.
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 master’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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