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Biomedical Engineering Schools in California

1,744 students earned Bio Engineering degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A Biomedical Engineering major is the 64th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biomedical Engineering Majors in California

Bio Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,078
Master’s Degree 502
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 164
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 164
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 164

Gender Distribution

In California, a bio engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of bio engineering majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 28.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.4%
  • White: 28.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.8%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Biomedical Engineering Grads in California

There are 37,510 people in the state and 244,790 people in the nation working in bio engineering jobs.

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Wages for Biomedical Engineering Jobs in California

In this state, bio engineering grads earn an average of $129,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer bio engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

315 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,844 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

178 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

A typical student attending UC Irvine will pay a net price of $12,209. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. In their early career, UC Berkeley grads earn an average salary of $65,914.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $54,621 after graduation. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. Graduates earn an average $65,748 after graduation. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,023. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,677. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $16,542. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

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Stanford University

Stanford
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $88,873 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

Biomedical Engineering Careers in CA

Some of the careers bio engineering majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $124,990
Biomedical Engineers 10% $96,590
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to bio engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Mechanical Engineering 5,137
Electrical Engineering 4,695
Computer Engineering 3,384
Civil Engineering 3,198
Aeronautical Engineering 1,275
General Engineering 1,257
Chemical Engineering 1,136
Systems Engineering 537

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