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Biological Engineering Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Biological Engineering but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Biological Engineering but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Biological Engineering majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Biological Engineering majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Biological Engineering majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Engineers, nec | 96,400 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 99,300 |
| 6 | Civil Engineers | 81,000 |
| 4 | Industrial Engineers, including Health and Safety | 81,600 |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineers | 98,400 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 46,400 |
| 2 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters | 18,900 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 97,200 |
| 2 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 114,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Biological Engineering majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Biological Engineering majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 118,000 |
| 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 86,900 |
| 4 | Engineers, nec | 109,000 |
| 4 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 72,000 |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineers | 105,000 |
| 3 | Civil Engineers | 142,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 183,000 |
| 3 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 101,000 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 120,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Biological Engineering majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Biological Engineering majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Postsecondary Teachers | 125,000 |
| 8 | Physicians and Surgeons | 505,000 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 196,000 |
| 6 | Engineers, nec | 124,000 |
| 4 | Civil Engineers | 125,000 |
| 3 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 147,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 184,000 |
| 3 | Physical Scientists, nec | 116,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 26,700 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Biological Engineering majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Biological Engineering majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 84,000 |
| 9 | Hospitals | 79,400 |
| 8 | Colleges and universities | 58,000 |
| 7 | Research, development, and testing services | 84,300 |
| 6 | Medical, dental, and optical instruments and supplies | 98,400 |
| 5 | Drugs | 92,900 |
| 5 | Computer and data processing services | 104,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 103,000 |
| 3 | All construction | 76,700 |
| 2 | Agricultural production, crops | 61,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Biological Engineering majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Biological Engineering majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Colleges and universities | 113,000 |
| 6 | All construction | 60,600 |
| 5 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 128,000 |
| 4 | Agricultural production, crops | 73,500 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 99,500 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 54,500 |
| 3 | Administration of economic programs | 123,000 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 173,000 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 145,000 |
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