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.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Biological Engineering Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in biological engineering. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biological engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNL is $61,755. This is higher than $59,620, which is the national median for all biological engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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The biological engineering program at UNL awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological engineering majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 162 |
| Civil Engineering | 129 |
| Computer Engineering | 83 |
| Electrical Engineering | 68 |
| Architectural Engineering | 62 |
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