Bachelor’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering
Education Levels of Bio Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,820 people earned their bachelor's degree in bio engineering. This earns it the #60 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in bio engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,820 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,671 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,361 |
| Graduate Certificate | 113 |
| Basic Certificate | 22 |
| Associate Degree | 19 |
Earnings of Bio Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in bio engineering is $64,853. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $57,289 to a high of $71,542.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in bio engineering is $47,261. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $52,979 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $34,418.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $562.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in bio engineering. About 53.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,105 |
| Women | 4,715 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bio engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,799 |
| Black or African American | 440 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,110 |
| White | 4,266 |
| International Students | 618 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 587 |
Most Popular Bio Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 184 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in bio engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for bio engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 59% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Georgia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,853.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bio engineering. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from Texas A&M College Station. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Texas A&M University - College Station bio engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,853.
North Carolina State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bio engineering. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from NC State. Of these students, 48% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,853.
Boston University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bio engineering. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from Boston U. Of these students, 46% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in bio engineering at Boston University make a median salary of 64,853.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bio engineering. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from UC Irvine. About 45% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Irvine bio engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,853.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bio engineering. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from UW - Madison. Of these students, 49% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wisconsin - Madison bio engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,853.
University of California - San Diego is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bio engineering. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from UCSD. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,853.
The 8th most popular school in the country for bio engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from U-M. About 54% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor bio engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,853.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bio engineering. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from University of Virginia. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. University of Virginia - Main Campus bio engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,853.
The 10th most popular school in the country for bio engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from ASU - Tempe. About 50% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,853.
The 11th most popular school in the country for bio engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 50% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Johns Hopkins University bio engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,853.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bio engineering. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from UT Dallas. About 51% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in bio engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 64,853.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bio engineering. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from UT Austin. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in bio engineering at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 64,853.
The 14th most popular school in the country for bio engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from Iowa. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Data shows that Iowa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,853.
University of California - Davis is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bio engineering. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from UC Davis. About 62% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Davis bio engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,853.
The 16th most popular school in the country for bio engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 50% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Berkeley bio engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,853.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bio engineering. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from RPI. Of these students, 63% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that RPI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,853.
The 18th most popular school in the country for bio engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clemson University. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from Clemson. About 59% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Clemson University bio engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,853.
University of Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bio engineering. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from UF. Of these students, 63% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in bio engineering at University of Florida make a median salary of 64,853.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bio engineering. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in bio engineering from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 52% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in bio engineering at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 64,853.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to bio engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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