by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Arizona ranks in comparison to other schools with biological engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Arizona was ranked #4 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Biological Engineering Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in biological engineering. This is an increase of 73% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in biological engineering from University of Arizona. This makes it the #2 most popular school for biological engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biological engineering in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Arizona paid an average of $1,544 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $825 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering from University of Arizona in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in biological engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Arizona does not offer an online option for its biological engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Arizona Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Biological Engineering from University of Arizona in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological engineering majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 209 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 121 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 75 |
| Systems Engineering | 73 |
| Chemical Engineering | 62 |
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