Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO

CIP 14.45

$60,190Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$86,844Median earnings 4 years after

$77,295Median earnings 5 years after

$23,000Median federal debt

14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biological/Biosystems Engineering at University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $60,190 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $83,998 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,170–$101,456). Median debt is $23,000, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biological/Biosystems Engineering graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia make?

The median salary is $60,190 one year after graduation and $77,295 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.