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Bioengineering in California

Bioengineering Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 1,729 students earned their Bioengineering degrees in CA.

In this state, Bioengineering is the 34th most popular major out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Bioengineering Majors in California

Bioengineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 538
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 193
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 193
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 193

Gender Distribution

In California, a bioengineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of bioengineering majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 30.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.8%
  • White: 24.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.5%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Bioengineering Grads in California

37,510 people in the state and 244,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to bioengineering.

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Wages for Bioengineering Jobs in California

In this state, bioengineering grads earn an average of $129,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer bioengineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

192 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. This public school has an average net price of $15,069.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,462. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. 68% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 65% of students get financical aid.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,766.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
631 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time.

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Bioengineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers bioengineering majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Biomedical Engineers 10% $96,590
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290

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