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 Auburn ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Auburn University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in biological engineering. This is an increase of 87% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in biological engineering from Auburn. This makes it the #3 most popular school for biological engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biological engineering in 2021, making the school the #6 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 Auburn is $51,452. This is less than $52,844, which is the national median of all biological engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, biological engineering students borrow a median amount of $25,747 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,468 for all biological engineering majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological engineering majors at Auburn University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological engineering from Auburn. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in biological engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological engineering from Auburn. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in biological engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 285 |
| Architectural Engineering | 231 |
| Industrial Engineering | 178 |
| Computer Engineering | 171 |
| Civil Engineering | 152 |
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