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 UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in biological engineering. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in biological engineering from UGA. This makes it the #7 most popular school for biological engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biological engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at UGA is $50,995. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $52,844 for all biological engineering students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, biological engineering students borrow a median amount of $25,091 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 University of Georgia.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of biological engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% 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 bachelor's in biological engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological engineering from UGA in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in biological engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 172 |
| Civil Engineering | 70 |
| Environmental Engineering | 37 |
| Electrical Engineering | 33 |
| Computer Engineering | 32 |
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