Bioengineering Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering is offered at 235 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Bioengineering. This degree is more popular with female students, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.1% 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 | 11 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 8,633 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,923 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,334 |
Earnings of Bioengineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s 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)
The data on debt ranges for Bioengineering majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 54.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,969 |
| Women | 4,664 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bioengineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,116 | 47.7% |
| Asian | 1,838 | 21.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,093 | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 374 | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 478 | 5.5% |
| Race Unknown | 187 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 524 | 6.1% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.1% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Bioengineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 254 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Bioengineering students seeking a bachelor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 423 people received their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. 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 bachelor's degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 372 bachelor's 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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 322 bachelor's 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.
Duke University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Bioengineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. 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 is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 265 bachelor's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Bioengineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 259 bachelor's 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 249 bachelor's 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.
Boston University is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 226 bachelor's 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 Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Bioengineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 183 bachelor's 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.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Bioengineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 166 bachelor's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Bioengineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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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