2026 Best Biological Biosystems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Biological Biosystems Engineering master’s 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 reviewed 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Carnegie Mellon University, our #1 Biological Biosystems Engineering school in the United States. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Carnegie Mellon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Students from in state pay about $65,636 in tuition and fees. Typical Biological Biosystems Engineering student debt is $23,529. See the full Carnegie Mellon University profile
A rank of #2 makes Colorado School Of Mines one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Golden, CO. About 82% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,914, with out-of-state students paying around $45,824. The median Biological Biosystems Engineering program debt is $24,521. Read the full report on Colorado School Of Mines
You'll be in good company at University Of Missouri Columbia, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. The median Biological Biosystems Engineering program debt is $24,500. Read more about University Of Missouri Columbia
Out of the 28 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Auburn University landed the #4 spot. Based in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. Auburn University posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Students borrow a median of $25,747 to complete their Biological Biosystems Engineering program here. Read the full report on Auburn University
A rank of #5 makes University Of Georgia one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. The median Biological Biosystems Engineering program debt is $25,091. More on University Of Georgia
University Of Arizona did well this year, earning the #6 position. University Of Arizona is a public school based in Tucson, AZ. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. The median Biological Biosystems Engineering program debt is $21,861. Read the full report on University Of Arizona
University Of Idaho ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. This public school is set in Moscow, ID. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Typical Biological Biosystems Engineering student debt is $23,844. See the full University Of Idaho profile
Utah State University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Logan, UT. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Biological Biosystems Engineering program here. Get the full Utah State University report
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. See the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College profile
Northwestern University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. See the full Northwestern University profile
University Of California Davis came in at #11 in this year's ranking. More on University Of California Davis
Oakland University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Read more about Oakland University
University Of Colorado Boulder did well this year, earning the #13 position. See the full University Of Colorado Boulder profile
University Of California San Diego did well this year, earning the #14 position. See the full University Of California San Diego profile
Hawaii Pacific University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Read the full report on Hawaii Pacific University
Mississippi State University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Mississippi State University report
University Of Nebraska Lincoln did well this year, earning the #17 position. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report
Princeton University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Princeton University report
Wentworth Institute Of Technology ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Read more about Wentworth Institute Of Technology
University Of Arkansas did well this year, earning the #20 position. More on University Of Arkansas
South Dakota State University did well this year, earning the #21 position. See the full South Dakota State University profile
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Read the full report on University Of Maryland College Park
Northern Arizona University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Get the full Northern Arizona University report
University Of California Merced came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of California Merced report
Southwestern Oregon Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Biological Biosystems Engineering schools. Get the full Southwestern Oregon Community College report
Rest of the Top 15% Best Biological Biosystems Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of North Alabama landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of North Alabama profile
Cornell University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Cornell University
University Of Florida came in at #28 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Florida
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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.
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).
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