Doctor’s Degrees in Biological Engineering
Education Levels of Biological Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 29 people earned their doctor's degree in biological engineering. This earns it the #162 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in biological engineering. About 51.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Biological Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biological engineering. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological engineering students seekinga doctor'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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biological engineering from Mizzou.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in biological engineering from Louisiana State University.
University of Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in biological engineering from University of Arizona.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological engineering. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biological engineering from UNL.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in biological engineering from Auburn.
University of Idaho is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological engineering. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in biological engineering from U of I.
Colorado School of Mines is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological engineering. 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, 0 people received their doctor's degree in biological engineering from Mines.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Merced. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 0 people received their doctor's degree in biological engineering from UC Merced. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological engineering that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 2,178 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,842 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,361 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,240 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,120 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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