Master’s Degrees in Biological Engineering
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Education Levels of Biological Engineering Majors
In 2020-2021, 47 master's degrees were awarded to biological engineering majors. 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 | 315 |
| Master’s Degree | 47 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 33 |
| Basic Certificate | 15 |
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 57.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
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 $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. The biological engineering program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 46% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to biological engineering majors at University of Arizona. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% 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 $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from Auburn. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $17,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,154 per year. The biological engineering program at Colorado School of Mines awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% 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 $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to biological engineering majors at Mizzou.
Utah State University is the 6th 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 $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. The biological engineering program at Utah State University awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biological engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in biological engineering from UGA.
University of Idaho is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological engineering. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to biological engineering majors at 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 | 8,658 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
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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