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Biological Engineering Doctor's Degree

Biological Engineering Doctor’s Degrees

There are 24 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Biological Engineering.

Education Levels of Biological Engineering Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 482 people earned theirBiological 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 92
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 38

Earnings of Biological Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Biological Engineering of $63,711 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.

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 doctor’s degree is not currently available.

There are 28 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Biological Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their doctor'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.

Colorado School of Mines comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor'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.

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 42 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Utah State University is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 36 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#6

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 30 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor'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.

#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Cornell University is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of California-San Diego comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 23 doctor'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.

#12

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID

University of Idaho comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#14

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Wentworth Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor'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-Merced is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor'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 Maryland-College Park comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological Engineering. This school awarded 5 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Biological Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor'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 Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Biological/Biosystems Engineering 482

Below are some popular majors similar to Biological Engineering that also offer doctor’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

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