Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Major

Bioproducts Engineering Specialization
Use science and engineering principles to develop new and sustainable ways to make products, including biofuels, bioenergy, biodegradable plastics, building materials, paper, and chemicals.

Environmental and Ecological Engineering Specialization
Focus on engineering applications for land and water resources, air and soil quality, environmental remediation, ecosystem services, and ecological restoration.

Food Engineering Specialization
Design and develop systems for safe production, processing, distributing, and storing food—from raw ingredients like fruits and vegetables to alternative proteins.

Major Highlights:

• Over 95% job placement rates
• $64,857-$82,000 estimated starting salary of our graduates
• 4+1 Integrated Degree Program—earn two degrees (bachelor’s and master’s) with our 5-year integrated program

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I was interested in studying sustainable production methods that used renewable resources, like algae being used to produce oils and fuels.

-Josh G., Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Major

Originally, I planned on studying chemical engineering. Thankfully, during freshman orientation, my academic advisor directed me to BBE. I love that we focus on both people and the environment, and I'm grateful that I've had the opportunity to study here for 4 years.

                                   -Shahar T., Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Major

The small size of the program, the opportunity to participate in research within the department as an undergraduate student, and the focus on sustainability and renewable feedstocks made BBE stand out amongst the other engineering majors here at the U.

                                  -Lauren S., Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Major