2026 Best Biological Biosystems Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Biological Biosystems Engineering bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 28 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Biological Biosystems Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
University Of California San Diego tops our 2026 ranking of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering bachelor's degree schools in the United States. Located in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Students from in state pay about $15,788 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $47,676. Graduates carry a median of $14,933 in student loans. Read more about University Of California San Diego
A rank of #2 makes University Of Nebraska Lincoln one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. University Of Nebraska Lincoln Biological Biosystems Engineering students take on a median of $21,525 in debt. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln
The strong Biological Biosystems Engineering programs at University Of Florida earned it the #3 place in the United States. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. University Of Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Typical Biological Biosystems Engineering student debt is $17,669. Get the full University Of Florida report
The strong Biological Biosystems Engineering programs at Oakland University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in Rochester Hills, MI, Oakland University is a public institution. Oakland University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,167, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Oakland University Biological Biosystems Engineering students take on a median of $25,972 in debt. More on Oakland University
The strong Biological Biosystems Engineering programs at Auburn University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Auburn University is a public school based in Auburn, AL. About 82% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,890 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Students borrow a median of $25,747 to complete their Biological Biosystems Engineering program here. Read the full report on Auburn University
University Of Arkansas landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Based in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,104, while out-of-state students pay about $29,966. University Of Arkansas Biological Biosystems Engineering students take on a median of $24,019 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Arkansas
University Of Georgia did well this year, earning the #7 position. University Of Georgia is a public school based in Athens, GA. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. University Of Georgia Biological Biosystems Engineering students take on a median of $25,091 in debt. Read more about University Of Georgia
University Of Missouri Columbia placed #8 among Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. This public school is set in Columbia, MO. University Of Missouri Columbia posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Typical Biological Biosystems Engineering student debt is $24,500. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report
University Of Arizona came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Tucson, AZ. University Of Arizona posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. University Of Arizona Biological Biosystems Engineering students take on a median of $21,861 in debt. More on University Of Arizona
University Of Idaho did well this year, earning the #10 position. Based in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,844 to complete their Biological Biosystems Engineering program here. See the full University Of Idaho profile
Utah State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Based in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Get the full Utah State University report
Cornell University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. More on Cornell University
University Of California Davis ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. See the full University Of California Davis profile
Colorado School Of Mines came in at #14 in this year's ranking. See the full Colorado School Of Mines profile
Princeton University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Princeton University report
Wentworth Institute Of Technology landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Wentworth Institute Of Technology report
University Of Maryland College Park placed #17 among Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. See the full University Of Maryland College Park profile
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. See the full Carnegie Mellon University profile
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read more about Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
University Of Colorado Boulder did well this year, earning the #20 position. Get the full University Of Colorado Boulder report
University Of North Alabama landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of North Alabama profile
Hawaii Pacific University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Read more about Hawaii Pacific University
Mississippi State University placed #23 among Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about Mississippi State University
Northern Arizona University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Get the full Northern Arizona University report
South Dakota State University did well this year, earning the #25 position. More on South Dakota State University
Rest of the Top 15% Best Biological Biosystems Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Northwestern University placed #26 among Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. More on Northwestern University
University Of California Merced came in at #27 in this year's ranking. More on University Of California Merced
Southwestern Oregon Community College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. See the full Southwestern Oregon Community College profile
Related Biological Biosystems Engineering Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Biological Biosystems Engineering Schools (All Levels)
- Best Biological Biosystems Engineering Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Biological Biosystems Engineering Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Biological Biosystems Engineering Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Biological Biosystems Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Biological Biosystems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Biological Biosystems Engineering Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 28 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).