# Biological / Biosystems Engineering (bachelor's degree)

CIP 14.45. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/biological-biosystems-engineering

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $80,732 across 9 colleges (middle half $76,741–$89,799); median federal debt $23,012
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Biological Engineering: median $78,710 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Engineers | 8% | not reported | — |
| Civil Engineers | 6% | $100,840 | 6.4% |
| Industrial Engineers, Including Health And Safety | 5% | $102,670 | 12% |
| Software Developers | 4% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 3% | $82,250 | 6% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 3% | $122,570 | 2.1% |
| General And Operations Managers | 3% | $105,770 | 5% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $89,375 (117) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of California-San Diego (CA): $111,677
2. University of Florida (FL): $89,799

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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