Biomedical Engineering at University of Nevada-Reno
If you plan to study Biomedical Engineering, consider the program at University of Nevada-Reno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Nevada-Reno sits in Reno, NV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 biomedical engineering degrees were granted at University of Nevada-Reno.
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Studying Online at University of Nevada-Reno
Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Reno. Among 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) studied exclusively online and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nevada-Reno’s Biomedical Engineering program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 171 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 171 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 171 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 52% women (16) and 48% men (15).
Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Of the 25 bachelor’s biomedical engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 48% were women (12) and 52% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, higher than the national average of 44%.*
Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Among the 4 master’s biomedical engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, lower than the national average of 32%.*
Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Of the 2 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 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 Nevada-Reno.
| 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 Nevada-Reno
This Biomedical Engineering program at University of Nevada-Reno includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bioengineering | 31 |
Best-Paid Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Biomedical Engineering program at University of Nevada-Reno work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.
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