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 USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological engineering.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Biological Engineering Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in biological engineering. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biological engineering from USU. This makes it the #6 most popular school for biological engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in biological engineering in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biological engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at USU is $52,951. This is less than $59,620, which is the national median of all biological engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $271 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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The biological engineering program at USU awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in biological engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological engineering from USU in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological engineering majors at Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 148 |
| Civil Engineering | 88 |
| Electrical Engineering | 57 |
| Computer Engineering | 18 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 15 |
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