Master’s Degrees in Biological Engineering
Education Levels of Biological Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 55 people earned their master's degree in biological engineering. This makes it the 268th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for biological engineering majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biological engineering majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in biological engineering. About 52.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 26 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Biological Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biological engineering. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
Carnegie Mellon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biological engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from Carnegie Mellon. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
University of Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological engineering. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from University of Arizona. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Auburn University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological engineering. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from Auburn.
Colorado School of Mines is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological engineering. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from Mines. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological engineering. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from Mizzou. Of these students, 64% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological engineering. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from USU. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from UGA. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Idaho is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 2 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from U of I.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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