Bioengineering Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Bioengineering is offered at 235 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Bioengineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.8% of Bioengineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Bioengineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,914 people earned theirBioengineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Bioengineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 11 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,633 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,923 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,334 |
Earnings of Bioengineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Bioengineering 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Bioengineering. About 52.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,760 |
| Women | 1,956 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bioengineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,274 | 34.3% |
| Asian | 596 | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 302 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 131 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 74 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 1,183 | 31.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 31.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Bioengineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 254 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Bioengineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Bioengineering students seeking a master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. This school awarded 423 master's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioengineering 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 master's degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 372 master's degrees in Bioengineering 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 California-San Diego is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 322 master's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 274 master's degrees in Bioengineering 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 is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 265 master's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 259 master's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 259 master's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 249 people received their master's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioengineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their master's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioengineering. This school awarded 211 master's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 207 master's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioengineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their master's degree in Bioengineering from this school. 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 Bioengineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 200 master's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioengineering 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 master's degrees in Bioengineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their master's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their master's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 176 master's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in Bioengineering from this school. 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 is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 166 master's degrees in Bioengineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioengineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Bioengineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in Bioengineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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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