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 UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Biological Engineering Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in biological engineering. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biological engineering from UGA. This makes it the #7 most popular school for biological engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biological engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at UGA is $62,842. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 59 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological engineering from UGA in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in biological engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological engineering from UGA in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in biological engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological engineering majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 174 |
| Civil Engineering | 58 |
| Electrical Engineering | 40 |
| Environmental Engineering | 39 |
| Biochemical Engineering | 33 |
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