Best Schools for Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Biological/Biosystems Engineering graduates earn a median of $85,243 within four years of graduating, ranking #84 out of 283 tracked majors — 36% above the median across all fields. There are 9 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 238 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: University of California-San Diego graduates earn $111,677 while Auburn University graduates earn $74,411 — a $37,266 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Biological/Biosystems Engineering graduates see an average -13% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$85,243

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#84

of 283 Majors

238

Graduates

Biological/Biosystems Engineering by State

Top Biological/Biosystems Engineering Schools by Graduate Earnings

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA · Public

$111,677

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

1yr: $64,592 (24)

Acceptance: 24.5%

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

$93,156

4yr Earnings

30 grads · small sample

1yr: $50,995 (40)

Acceptance: 37.2%

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public

$89,799

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $46,087 (23)

Acceptance: 24.0%

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public

$80,732

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

2yr: $63,005 (13)

Acceptance: 85.7%

Utah State University

Logan, UT · Public

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public

$75,596

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

2yr: $41,565 (18)

1yr: $55,864 (16)

Acceptance: 71.7%

Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public

$74,411

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

2yr: $49,331 (16)

1yr: $51,452 (26)

Acceptance: 50.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Biological/Biosystems Engineering?

University of California-San Diego ranks #1 for Biological/Biosystems Engineering with median graduate earnings of $111,677 within four years of graduating. There are 9 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Biological/Biosystems Engineering graduates earn?

Biological/Biosystems Engineering graduates earn an average of $85,243 within four years of graduating. This is 36% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $74,411 to $111,677 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Biological/Biosystems Engineering program?

The average acceptance rate across Biological/Biosystems Engineering programs is 60.1%. The most selective program is at University of Florida with a 24.0% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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