by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemical engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemical engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Biochemical Engineering Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in biochemical engineering. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biochemical engineering from UGA. This makes it the #3 most popular school for biochemical engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biochemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,201 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $68,935 for all biochemical engineering students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 66% of biochemical engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in biochemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UGA does not offer an online option for its biochemical engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UGA Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemical engineering from UGA in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in biochemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemical engineering majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 174 |
| Biological Engineering | 62 |
| Civil Engineering | 58 |
| Electrical Engineering | 40 |
| Environmental Engineering | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.