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2026 Best Biological Biosystems Engineering Doctoral Degree Schools

2026 Best Biological Biosystems Engineering Doctoral Degree Schools

Looking for the best Biological Biosystems Engineering doctoral degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 28 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

To help you make your decision, 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 Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States

Explore the leading schools below:

No school ranked higher than University Of Missouri Columbia this year in the United States. Located in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report

You'll be in good company at University Of Nebraska Lincoln, which ranked #2 this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,525 in student loans. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report

A rank of #3 makes Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Baton Rouge, LA. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College graduates 66% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,954 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,631. Typical Biological Biosystems Engineering student debt is $21,348. More on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

#4

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Out of the 28 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Auburn University landed the #4 spot. Located in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Graduates carry a median of $25,747 in student loans. Read more about Auburn University

#5

University Of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

The strong Biological Biosystems Engineering programs at University Of Arizona earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Arizona

#7

University Of Idaho

Moscow, ID

University Of Idaho ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. University Of Idaho is a public school based in Moscow, ID. University Of Idaho graduates 57% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Students borrow a median of $23,844 to complete their Biological Biosystems Engineering program here. Read more about University Of Idaho

Utah State University placed #8 among Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Set 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, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. The median Biological Biosystems Engineering program debt is $12,000. Read more about Utah State University

Cornell University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. More on Cornell University

University Of California San Diego ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Get the full University Of California San Diego report

Southwestern Oregon Community College landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. More on Southwestern Oregon Community College

Mississippi State University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Mississippi State University report

Wentworth Institute Of Technology came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Get the full Wentworth Institute Of Technology report

Northern Arizona University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. See the full Northern Arizona University profile

University Of North Alabama did well this year, earning the #14 position. More on University Of North Alabama

Colorado School Of Mines landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Colorado School Of Mines

Hawaii Pacific University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Read more about Hawaii Pacific University

University Of Maryland College Park did well this year, earning the #17 position. See the full University Of Maryland College Park profile

Carnegie Mellon University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report

South Dakota State University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on South Dakota State University

University Of Georgia placed #20 among Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. More on University Of Georgia

Princeton University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. See the full Princeton University profile

University Of Arkansas ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. See the full University Of Arkansas profile

Oakland University did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Oakland University

Northwestern University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. See the full Northwestern University profile

University Of Florida placed #25 among Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Florida

Rest of the Top 15% Best Biological Biosystems Engineering Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States

These schools also placed among the very best this year:

University Of California Merced placed #26 among Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. See the full University Of California Merced profile

University Of Colorado Boulder placed #27 among Biological Biosystems Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Colorado Boulder

University Of California Davis ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. More on University Of California Davis

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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.

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