Bioengineering at West Virginia University
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West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 40 bioengineering degrees were awarded at West Virginia University.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Bioengineering graduates at West Virginia University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Bioengineering graduates at West Virginia University are 50% women (20) and 50% men (20).
Bioengineering Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University
Among the 40 bachelor’s bioengineering graduates at West Virginia University, 50% were women (20) and 50% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Bioengineering bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Bioengineering bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, below the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Bioengineering Graduates
Graduates of the Bioengineering program at West Virginia University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Bioengineering 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
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