Missouri · Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Best colleges for Biological/Biosystems Engineering in Missouri

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Missouri-Columbia is the only Missouri college that awards Biological/Biosystems Engineering degrees and certificates: 30 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).

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
19
with a program page
Degrees / yr
30
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$60,190
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
75%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
$94,380
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia Public · Bachelor's degree
$60,1903075%—$24,500

Colleges awarding the most Biological/Biosystems Engineering degrees in Missouri

By graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia Public
30$60,190

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 Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
160
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$94,380
median $89,480
Best-paying metro
$106,610
Columbia, MO

Related careers

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
$94,380 avg · 160 jobs

Common questions

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

Which Missouri colleges award the most Biological/Biosystems Engineering degrees?+

University of Missouri-Columbia is the only Missouri college that awards Biological/Biosystems Engineering degrees and certificates: 30 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions).

Which Biological/Biosystems Engineering program in Missouri has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Missouri-Columbia tops the list at $60,190. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Missouri is $94,380 (median $89,480), across about 160 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.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published 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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