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Bio Engineering in North Carolina

Bio Engineering Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 729 students earned their Bio Engineering degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, Bio Engineering is the 28th most popular major in the state out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Bio Engineering Majors in North Carolina

Bio Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 138
Post-Master’s Certificate 72
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 64
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 64
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 64

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a bio engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of bio engineering majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 38.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.0%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Bio Engineering Grads in North Carolina

5,810 people in the state and 244,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to bio engineering.

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Wages for Bio Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, bio engineering grads earn an average of $93,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 6 colleges in North Carolina that offer bio engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. 94% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $30,785.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,414.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at NC State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,563.

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#4

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,720. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

The average student takes 4.63 years to complete their degree at NC A&T. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,582.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,703. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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Bio Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers bio engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Engineering Professors 14% $82,540
Biomedical Engineers 13% $87,320
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to bio engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Electrical Engineering 388
Mechanical Engineering 215
Computer Engineering 176
Civil Engineering 143
Industrial Engineering 108
Textile Engineering 93
Chemical Engineering 82
Manufacturing Engineering 38

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