by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how U of I ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological engineering.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological Engineering Schools | 10 |
| Best Biological Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in biological engineering. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biological engineering from U of I. This makes it the #7 most popular school for biological engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in biological engineering in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U of I was $1,351 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $389 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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The biological engineering program at U of I awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in biological engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Biological Engineering from U of I in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in biological engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 85 |
| Civil Engineering | 57 |
| Electrical Engineering | 56 |
| Chemical Engineering | 16 |
| Other Engineering | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.