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 UNL ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in biological engineering. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Biological Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,844 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allbiological engineering bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNL, biological engineering students borrow a median amount of $21,525 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biological engineering bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,468.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological engineering majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 biological engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNL. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in biological engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 151 |
| Civil Engineering | 130 |
| Computer Engineering | 83 |
| Electrical Engineering | 74 |
| Architectural Engineering | 62 |
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