Illinois · Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Best Biological/Biosystems Engineering institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

Biological/Biosystems Engineering is a specialized field that merges biology with engineering principles to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges. This program is designed for students interested in creating tangible…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 14.45
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$14,799
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
95%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
$90,580
BLS OEWS May 2025

1 institutions offering Biological/Biosystems Engineering in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Northwestern University
Evanston Private not-for-profit
295%$14,799

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.2%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$106,950
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingScienceMathematics

What Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
280
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$90,580
median $89,520
Best-paying metro
$100,810
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Related careers

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
$90,580 avg · 280 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biological/Biosystems Engineering programs in Illinois.

How much do Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Illinois is $90,580 (median $89,520), across about 280 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Biological/Biosystems Engineering program?+

Biological/Biosystems Engineering is a specialized field that merges biology with engineering principles to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges. This program is designed for students interested in creating tangible…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, reading comprehension, writing, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +5.2% growth with around 1,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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