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2027 Best Biological Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools

12 Colleges in the United States
334 Biological Engineering Degrees Awarded
$59,773 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biological Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biological engineering programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biological engineering students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Biological Engineering in the United States

These are the top schools for a bachelor’s degree in biological engineering, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Biological Engineering

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No school ranked higher than Cornell University this year for biological engineering. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. Cornell University awarded about 34 biological engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Biological Engineering graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $75,976 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,005 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological engineering program at Cornell University

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Students looking for a strong biological engineering program will find one at University Of California Davis, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Davis. University Of California Davis graduates 86% of students within six years. University Of California Davis awarded about 24 biological engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological engineering degree from University Of California Davis earn around $53,749 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,404 to complete this degree. See the full biological engineering program report for University Of California Davis

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Colorado School Of Mines is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biological engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Golden, Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public university. Colorado School Of Mines graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 65 biological engineering students who graduated with this degree at Colorado School Of Mines in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological engineering program make about $76,298 in their early career. Colorado School Of Mines graduates carry a median of $24,521 in student loans. Read more about the biological engineering program at Colorado School Of Mines

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A rank of #4 makes University Of California San Diego one of the top schools for biological engineering. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California San Diego awarded about 12 biological engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological engineering degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $67,016. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $14,933 in student loans. See the full biological engineering program report for University Of California San Diego

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biological engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 biological engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological engineering degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $46,917. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete this degree. Get the full biological engineering details for University Of Florida

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University Of Georgia came in at #6 for biological engineering this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 41 biological engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological engineering program make about $62,842 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,091 to complete this degree. See the full biological engineering program report for University Of Georgia

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned the #7 position for biological engineering this year. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 28 biological engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Biological Engineering graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $61,755 early in their careers. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $21,525 in student loans. See the full biological engineering program report for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #8 for biological engineering this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 47 biological engineering degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological engineering degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $59,050. Typical student debt for the program is $25,747. More information about a degree in biological engineering from Auburn University

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University Of Arizona landed the #9 spot for biological engineering this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 biological engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological engineering degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. Typical student debt for the program is $21,861. Get the full biological engineering details for University Of Arizona

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Utah State University landed the #10 spot for biological engineering this year. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 18 biological engineering students who graduated with this degree at Utah State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological engineering program make about $52,951 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Read more about the biological engineering program at Utah State University

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas earned the #11 position for biological engineering this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Fayetteville. About 70% of students finish within six years. University Of Arkansas awarded about 23 biological engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological engineering program make about $52,555 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,019. Read more about the biological engineering program at University Of Arkansas

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University came in at #12 for biological engineering this year. Oakland University is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 14 biological engineering degrees were awarded at Oakland University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological engineering degree from Oakland University earn around $57,337 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,972 to complete this degree. See the full biological engineering program report for Oakland University

Other Biological Engineering Degree Levels

Explore the best biological engineering schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Biological Engineering
Master's Degrees in Biological Engineering

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

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