Master’s Degrees in Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering
Education Levels of Bioengineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,671 people earned their master's degree in bioengineering. This earns it the #62 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in bioengineering 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 Bioengineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for bioengineering majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for bioengineering students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in bioengineering. About 50.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,851 |
| Women | 1,820 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bioengineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 556 |
| Black or African American | 148 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 295 |
| White | 1,348 |
| International Students | 1,113 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 211 |
Most Popular Bioengineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 171 colleges that offer a master’s degree in bioengineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for bioengineering students seekinga master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 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, 161 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from UCSD. About 28% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for bioengineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 157 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Johns Hopkins. About 51% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 108 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from U-M. Of these students, 55% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioengineering. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Duke. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for bioengineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Columbia. Of these students, 55% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Cornell. About 58% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioengineering. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. 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, 67 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Boston U. About 54% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from UPenn. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Drexel University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Drexel. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for bioengineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 44% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for bioengineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clemson University. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 47 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Clemson. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University at Buffalo is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from University at Buffalo. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
University of Florida is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 44 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from UF. About 46% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from U of U. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for bioengineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 44 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for bioengineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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, 39 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from UW - Madison. Of these students, 35% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for bioengineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from USC. About 50% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for bioengineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 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, 38 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 48% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 36 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Texas A&M College Station. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for bioengineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from UT Arlington. About 65% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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