Three agricultural engineering students work in the BAE shop area designing tractor equipment parts. An electronic-nose is used to test odor levels of tuna samples by two bioprocessing students. Students learn to analyze and develop solutions to unique engineering problems of biological and agricultural systems. Scientific and engineering principles are applied to problems in concentration areas chosen by the students. The degree of opportunities- Conceptualizing, designing, and developing systems for the application of engineering principles to biological systems while maintaining and improving the environment provide many opportunities for graduates of the biological engineering curriculum.
Jobs can be in design, development and research in public institutions and industry.
Typical employers include food processing companies, biomedical companies, agricultural equipment companies, government agencies, and engineering consulting firms. Graduates receive a BS in Biological Engineering. The following is a small list of potential career opportunities for BE graduates. You may contact the Career Services Department of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to review a current career survey of former graduates.