Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 235 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.1% of Biomedical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biomedical Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,914 people earned theirBiomedical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biomedical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 11 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 8,633 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,923 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,334 |
Earnings of Biomedical Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering of $86,935 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,911 |
| 4 years | $86,935 |
| 5 years | $99,442 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Biomedical Engineering students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 54.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,969 |
| Women | 4,664 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biomedical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,116 | 47.7% |
| Asian | 1,838 | 21.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,093 | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 374 | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 478 | 5.5% |
| Race Unknown | 187 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 524 | 6.1% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biomedical Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 254 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biomedical Engineering students seeking a bachelor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. This school awarded 423 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 372 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 322 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 274 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 265 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 259 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 259 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 249 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 207 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 204 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 200 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 180 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 176 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 173 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 166 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 165 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Biomedical Engineering Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 13,914 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biomedical Engineering that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Engineering, General | 13,411 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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