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Biomedical Engineering at University of Memphis

If you are interested in studying Biomedical Engineering, take a look at what University of Memphis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Memphis is in Memphis, TN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 54 biomedical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Memphis.

Studying Online at University of Memphis

Many students take online classes at University of Memphis. Among 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of Memphis

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Memphis’s Biomedical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#3 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 33
Best Value	Nationwide	#44 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#162 of 171

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#3 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 33
Best Value	Nationwide	#44 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#162 of 171

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#3 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 33
Best Value	Nationwide	#44 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#162 of 171

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from University of Memphis

Graduates of University of Memphis’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	$52,463
2 years	$46,087

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Memphis comes in at $26,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Memphis, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Memphis are 50% women (27) and 50% men (27).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Memphis

Of the 44 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Memphis, 50% were women (22) and 50% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	4
Asian	5
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, above the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Memphis

Among the 9 master’s biomedical engineering graduates at University of Memphis, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 33% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, above the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Memphis

Of the 1 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at University of Memphis, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*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 Memphis

The Biomedical Engineering program at University of Memphis offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	54

Best-Paid Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Biomedical Engineering program at University of Memphis work across a variety of fields. 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.