Bioengineering Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Bioengineering is offered at 235 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Bioengineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 32.2% of Bioengineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Bioengineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,914 people earned theirBioengineering 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 | 8,633 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,923 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 1,334 |
Earnings of Bioengineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Bioengineering students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 57.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 760 |
| Women | 574 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bioengineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 516 | 38.7% |
| Asian | 175 | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 43 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 37 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 429 | 32.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 32.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Bioengineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 254 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Bioengineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Bioengineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 423 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 372 doctor's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 322 doctor's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Bioengineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their doctor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 265 people received their doctor'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.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their doctor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 259 doctor's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 249 doctor'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 comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 226 doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 211 doctor'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-Berkeley is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 207 doctor'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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 204 doctor's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 200 doctor'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-Irvine is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 191 doctor's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 183 doctor's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioengineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 176 doctor's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their doctor's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 166 doctor's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 165 doctor'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.
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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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