Bioengineering Associate Degrees
There are 235 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Bioengineering. This degree is more popular with male students, and about55% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.1% of Bioengineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Bioengineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 13,914 degrees were awarded toBioengineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Bioengineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 11 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,633 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,923 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,334 |
Earnings of Bioengineering Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Bioengineering of $86,935 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,911 |
| 4 years | $86,935 |
| 5 years | $99,442 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Bioengineering. About 81.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bioengineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 36.4% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 27.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 9.1% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 18.2% |
| International Students | 1 | 9.1% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Bioengineering Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 254 colleges that offer a associate degree in Bioengineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Bioengineering students seeking a associate degree is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. This school awarded 423 associate degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 372 associate degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 322 people received their associate degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 274 associate degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 265 associate degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 259 associate degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bioengineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their associate degree in Bioengineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bioengineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 249 people received their associate degree in Bioengineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their associate degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 211 associate degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their associate degree in Bioengineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 204 associate degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 200 associate degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 191 associate degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their associate degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 180 associate degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 176 associate degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bioengineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their associate degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 166 associate degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bioengineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their associate degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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