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#1

#1 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Each year, Colorado School of Mines grants around 355 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Chemical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

65

SAT Score

1,330–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$69,085

#2

#2 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Agricultural Economics. In fact, Cornell University grants 516 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

34

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$66,973

#3

#3 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,250–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$68,960

#4

#4 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 652 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

1,260–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$67,698

#5

#5 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 259 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,080–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$70,114

#6

#6 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 903 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Median Starting Salary

$63,015

#7

#7 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

20%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$62,959

#8

#8 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 491 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$68,604

#9

#9 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

At the University of California-San Diego, the most popular majors students study are Cognitive Science, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Anatomy. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 833 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

29%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,290–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$62,058

#10

#10 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Each year, Wentworth Institute of Technology grants around 120 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Construction Management, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,210–1,460

Median Starting Salary

$69,994

#11

#11 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 1178 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,400–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$66,577

#12

#12 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 545 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,060–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$65,773

#13

#13 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 888 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,150–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$70,925

#14

#14 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Every year, Utah State University awards around 340 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,050–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$66,475

#15

#15 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Each year, Oakland University awards around 459 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

900–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$67,080

#16

#16 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 114 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Criminology....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

980–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$67,039

#17

#17 Best College for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the U.S.

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 324 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,080–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$64,686

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About Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Biological/Biosystems Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and management of biological systems; and includes applications to biology, biochemistry, ecology, and microbiology. Includes instruction in organic chemistry; microbiology; biochemistry; chemical, biological, biochemical, and process engineering; thermodynamics; process control; kinetics and reactor design; electric circuits; biosystem modeling; and bioelectronics and instrumentation.

Colorado awards the most Bachelors degrees in Biological/Biosystems Engineering of all US states with 65 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Biological/Biosystems Engineering can expect about 43% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 57% percent to be women. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Doctors degree research scholarship. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Biological/Biosystems Engineering is $64,763.

Popularity of Biological/Biosystems Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top jobs related to Biological/Biosystems Engineering, include Engineers, All Other and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which are in high demand. Though there are positions that pay more, such as Architectural and Engineering Managers. the most available position for Biological/Biosystems Engineering majors is Architectural and Engineering Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Biological/Biosystems Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Biological/Biosystems Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
360
Female Students
204 (56%)
Male Students
156 (43%)

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