Biochemical Engineering is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biochemical engineering programs.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best biochemical engineering schools.
The biochemical engineering program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Biochemical Engineering Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Biochemical Engineering Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Our analysis ranked University Of California Berkeley the best school in the country for a degree in biochemical engineering. This very large public university is located in the city of Berkeley. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 biochemical engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemical engineering degree from University Of California Berkeley earn around $70,847 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,238 to complete this degree.
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Villanova University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biochemical engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 biochemical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Villanova University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemical engineering degree from Villanova University earn around $72,601 in the first couple years of their career. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong biochemical engineering program will find one at University Of Colorado Boulder, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Boulder. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 biochemical engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemical engineering degree from University Of Colorado Boulder earn around $70,668 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Davis is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biochemical engineering, ranking #4. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Davis awarded about 10 biochemical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Biochemical Engineering graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $53,749 early in their careers. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $14,404 in student loans.
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University Of Georgia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biochemical engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 33 biochemical engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemical engineering degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $67,201. Typical student debt for the program is $23,689.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
