Undergraduate Programs

Students who complete first-year engineering requirements can apply to CODA and declare a major in one of our department’s degree programs.

Career Focus	Biological engineers apply engineering principles and the fundamental concepts of biology to agricultural and biological systems and tools, ranging in scale from molecular to ecosystem level, for the safe, efficient and environmentally-sensitive production, processing, and management of agricultural, biological, food, and natural resources systems.
Curriculum and Advising	Plans of study for B.S. program in the College of Engineering Biological Engineering (BS) Biological Engineering (BS): Agricultural Engineering Biological Engineering (BS): Bioprocessing Engineering Biological Engineering (BS): Ecological Engineering Biological Engineering (BS): Environmental Engineering More about biological engineering
Credit Hours to Graduate	125 to 129
Specialization Options	Agricultural Engineering Bioprocess Engineering Ecological Engineering Environmental Engineering
Senior Design Capstone Experience	Two semester course sequence (BAE 451 and BAE 452). Teams are presented with real-world problems and each must work together to analyze the problem, design and construct an innovative solution.
Minor in BE?	No
Jobs and Salary	Agricultural Engineers Occupational Employment and Salary, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salaries are also similar to that of Civil Engineers Occupational Employment and Salary Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Career Focus	Biological & Agricultural Engineering Technology graduates apply science, technology and business principles to effectively manage agricultural and environmental systems.
Curriculum and Advising	Plans of study for B.S. program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Biological & Agricultural Engineering Technology (BS) Biological & Agricultural Engineering Technology (BS): Environmental Systems Management Biological & Agricultural Engineering Technology(BS): Agricultural Systems Management Agricultural Business Management (BS): Biological Science
Credit Hours to Graduate	127
Minor in AET	Yes
Jobs and Salary	Agricultural Technologist Occupational Employment and Salary, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Career Focus	This Biological & Agricultural Engineering Technology Minor provides students an opportunity to apply engineering and information technology to production agriculture and environmental systems. The minor is open to all students at NC State except students majoring in Agricultural and Environmental Systems (AES). The program is flexible to emphasize the students area of interest.
Curriculum and Advising	15 credit hours with a grade of ‘C’ or better. At least one course must be selected from BAE 323, 332, or 432 NC State BAET Minor page (shown in bold in elective course list) for awareness of environmental issues. A description of these BAE courses can be found in the course catalog. Elective courses: AES 201 Shop Processes and Management AES 323 Water Management AES 332 Management of Animal Environments AES 333 Processing Agricultural Products AES 343 Agricultural Electrification AES 411 Agriculture Machinery and Power Units (formerly BAE 311) AES 432 Agricultural and Environmental Safety and Health BAE 442 Systems Approach to Agricultural and Environmental Issues BAE 578 Agricultural Waste Management
Credit Hours	15
Minor in Biological Engineering?	No

What else adds value to our degrees?

Professional Organizations and Honoraries to engage and network outside the classroom.
Study Abroad and international high impact experiences for global exposure and understanding.
Undergraduate Research to acquire the investigative skills of a researcher.
Cooperative Education (Co-op) and Internships to work in the profession while getting your degree.
Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure for broader certification in the field.
Order of the Engineer: Introduction to the Profession to join the professional engineering community.
For exploring job possibilities and finding your future employer, look to College of Agriculture and Life Sciences career services and the Engineering Career Fair.