by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Auburn ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #3 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Biological Engineering Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in biological engineering. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in biological engineering from Auburn. This makes it the #3 most popular school for biological engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biological engineering in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biological engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at Auburn is $59,050. This is less than $59,620, which is the national median of all biological engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $446 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 biological engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from Auburn. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in biological engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Auburn biological engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Auburn Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in biological engineering from Auburn. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in biological engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological engineering majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 268 |
| Architectural Engineering | 240 |
| Computer Engineering | 165 |
| Civil Engineering | 164 |
| Industrial Engineering | 158 |
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