Major · CIP 14.45

Biological/Biosystems Engineering

43 international students graduated in Biological/Biosystems Engineering in the 2024–25 academic year. 27 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsEngineering
43
International graduates, 2024–25
10 bachelor's · 15 master's · 17 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
27
Four-year schools that offer it
2
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Occupations related to Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Bioengineers and Biomedical EngineersSOC 17-20311,200 openings a year · 1,360 LCA filings1,200+7.6%$109,3701,360
Agricultural EngineersSOC 17-2021100 openings a year · 57 LCA filings100+6.9%$98,59057

College teaching in this field: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology