Field of study · CIP 14.45
Biological/Biosystems Engineering
Offered at 43 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 18 | $65,759 | $88,807 | $21,375 |
| Master's | 11 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 12 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Georgia | GA | $62,221 | $111,360 | $19,500 |
| 2 | University of California-San Diego | CA | — | $110,711 | — |
| 3 | University of Missouri-Columbia | MO | — | $94,159 | — |
| 4 | University of Florida | FL | — | $90,992 | — |
| 5 | Utah State University | UT | $71,423 | $86,622 | — |
| 6 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | NE | $64,721 | $80,207 | $18,026 |
| 7 | Auburn University | AL | $67,449 | $80,078 | $27,000 |
| 8 | University of Arizona | AZ | — | $78,295 | — |
| 9 | University of Arkansas | AR | $65,759 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Civil EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $89,879Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $104,754Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $96,217Engineering, OtherBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $97,855Engineering, GeneralBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $92,793Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $99,147Computer EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $115,326Materials EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $97,394
Quick answers
- How much do biological/biosystems engineering graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in biological/biosystems engineering reports median earnings of $65,759. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
