Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological Engineering
Education Levels of Biological Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 313 people earned their bachelor's degree in biological engineering. This earns it the #233 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor'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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 313 |
| Master’s Degree | 55 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 29 |
| Basic Certificate | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Biological Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in biological engineering is $59,620. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $56,241 to a high of $62,027.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for biological engineering students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in biological engineering. About 55.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 140 |
| Women | 173 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 218 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 28 |
Most Popular Biological Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in biological engineering. Learn more about the most popular 14 below:
Auburn University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biological engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. 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, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in biological engineering from Auburn. About 48% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Auburn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,620.
University of Georgia is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in biological engineering from UGA. Of these students, 62% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological engineering at University of Georgia make a median salary of 59,620.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in biological engineering from UNL. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that UNL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,620.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arkansas. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in biological engineering from UARK. About 56% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological engineering at University of Arkansas make a median salary of 59,620.
The 5th most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in biological engineering from USU. About 42% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,620.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in biological engineering from UCSD. Of these students, 33% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological engineering at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 59,620.
University of Florida is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological engineering. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in biological engineering from UF. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological engineering at University of Florida make a median salary of 59,620.
Oakland University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological engineering. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in biological engineering from Oakland. Oakland University biological engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,620.
University of Idaho is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological engineering. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in biological engineering from U of I. About 64% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Idaho biological engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,620.
The 10th most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arizona. 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, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in biological engineering from University of Arizona. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. University of Arizona biological engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,620.
The 10th most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in biological engineering from Mizzou. Of these students, 79% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Mizzou graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,620.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in biological engineering from UMCP. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that UMCP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,620.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wentworth Institute of Technology. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $42,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in biological engineering from WIT. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biological engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology make a median salary of 59,620.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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