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Bioengineering in Pennsylvania

Bioengineering Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 915 students earned their Bioengineering degrees in PA.

In this state, Bioengineering is the 49th most popular major out of a total 1023 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Bioengineering Majors in Pennsylvania

Bioengineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 525
Master’s Degree 304
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 85
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 85
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 85
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a bioengineering major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of bioengineering majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.9%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Bioengineering Grads in Pennsylvania

11,510 people in the state and 244,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to bioengineering.

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Wages for Bioengineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, bioengineering grads earn an average of $114,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer bioengineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. This private school has an average net price of $35,596. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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127 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 76% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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106 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $29,187.

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106 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $32,223.

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95 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,550.

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#6

Temple University

Philadelphia
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

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#7

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,125. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. An average student at Duquesne will pay a net price of $35,027. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,703. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Bioengineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers bioengineering majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 12% $98,010
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $143,610
Biomedical Engineers 7% $76,440

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