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Biomedical Engineering at University of California-Santa Cruz

If you are interested in studying Biomedical Engineering, take a look at what University of California-Santa Cruz. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 4 biomedical engineering degrees were granted at University of California-Santa Cruz.

Online Class Availability at University of California-Santa Cruz

Online coursework is an option at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz

These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Santa Cruz’s Biomedical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz

Students who complete University of California-Santa Cruz’s Biomedical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$53,515
2 years	$48,823
3 years	$68,276
4 years	$83,334
5 years	$98,115

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz take home a median $83,334, compared with $63,618 for all University of California-Santa Cruz graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz is $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 50% women (2) and 50% men (2).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz

Of the 4 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, above the national average of 44%.*

*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 California-Santa Cruz

This Biomedical Engineering program at University of California-Santa Cruz includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	4

Highest-Paying Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Biomedical Engineering program at University of California-Santa Cruz pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Biomedical Engineering majors, 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.