Biological/Biosystems Engineering at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
University of California-San Diego graduates in biological/biosystems engineering earn 33% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-San Diego Compares for Biological/Biosystems Engineering
All 9 colleges reporting biological/biosystems engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $111,677 | $101,619 | #1 | $67,016 |
| 2 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $93,156 | $96,435 | #2 | $62,842 |
| 3 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $89,799 | $95,580 | #3 | $46,917 |
| 4 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $86,844 | $93,115 | #4 | $60,190 |
| 5 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $80,732 | $82,953 | #7 | — |
| 6 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $78,233 | $74,146 | #9 | $52,951 |
| 7 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $76,741 | $79,315 | #8 | $61,755 |
| 8 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $75,596 | $89,084 | #5 | — |
| 9 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $74,411 | $84,463 | #6 | $59,050 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-San Diego biological/biosystems engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,016 one year after graduating and $111,677 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-San Diego rank for biological/biosystems engineering?
Among 9 colleges reporting earnings for biological/biosystems engineering graduates, University of California-San Diego ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological/biosystems engineering at University of California-San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for biological/biosystems engineering ($83,998), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,716.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.