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. We've also included details on how UCSD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UCSD was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological Engineering Schools | 5 |
| Best Biological Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in biological engineering. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Biological Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,016 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $59,620 for all biological engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 biological engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCSD. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in biological engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological engineering majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 340 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 239 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 238 |
| Computer Engineering | 213 |
| Civil Engineering | 187 |
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