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Biomedical Engineering at University of Akron Main Campus

If you are interested in studying Biomedical Engineering, take a look at what University of Akron Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Akron Main Campus sits in Akron, OH.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 50 biomedical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Akron Main Campus.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Akron Main Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Akron Main Campus. Among 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Akron Main Campus’s Biomedical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#7 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#9 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#22 of 29
Best Value	Nationwide	#57 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#152 of 171

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#7 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#9 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#22 of 29
Best Value	Nationwide	#57 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#152 of 171

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus

Those who finish University of Akron Main Campus’s Biomedical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$59,873
2 years	$52,420
3 years	$66,078
4 years	$69,004
5 years	$76,829

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Akron Main Campus report median earnings of $69,004, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Akron Main Campus is $23,246.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 66% women (33) and 34% men (17).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 45 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 62% were women (28) and 38% were men (17).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 29% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, below the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 3 master’s biomedical engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 2 doctoral biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biomedical Engineering Concentrations at University of Akron Main Campus

This Biomedical Engineering program at University of Akron Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	50

Best-Paid Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Biomedical Engineering program at University of Akron Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Biomedical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$121,651
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.