by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Biological/Biosystems Engineering. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Biological Engineering is a major offered under the engineering program of study at University of Florida. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in biological engineering, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. UF was ranked #3 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
Here are some of the other rankings for UF.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour in 2019-2020. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $890 | $890 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,590 | $10,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,570 | $3,570 |
Learn more about UF tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at UF in Biological Engineering walked away with an average of $18,250 in student debt. That is 13% lower than the national average of $20,950.
biological engineering who receive their bachelor’s degree from UF make an average of $50,439 a year during the early days of their career. That is 12% higher than the national average of $44,933.
UF does not offer an online option for its biological engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UF Online Learning page.
About 47.8% of the students who received their BS in biological engineering in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 44.3%.
Around 17.4% of biological engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at UF in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 25%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Biological Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 23 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to biological engineering.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 133 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 88 |
| Chemical Engineering | 106 |
| Civil Engineering | 145 |
| Computer Engineering | 108 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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