Graduate Certificates in Biomedical Engineering
Education Levels of Bio Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 113 people earned their graduate certificate in bio engineering. This earns it the #142 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in bio engineering 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 Bio Engineering Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for bio engineering majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for bio engineering students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in bio engineering. About 57.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 48 |
| Women | 65 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bio engineering graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 34 |
| International Students | 39 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Bio Engineering Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 21 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in bio engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Duke University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for bio engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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, 34 people received their graduate certificate in bio engineering from Duke. About 57% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in bio engineering. 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, 21 people received their graduate certificate in bio engineering from Columbia. Of these students, 69% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in bio engineering. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in bio engineering from Texas A&M College Station. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for bio engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in bio engineering from Pitt.
Johns Hopkins University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in bio engineering. 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, 1 people received their graduate certificate in bio engineering from Johns Hopkins.
Tufts University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in bio engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in bio engineering from Tufts.
Clemson University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in bio engineering. 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, 1 people received their graduate certificate in bio engineering from Clemson. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wayne State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in bio engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in bio engineering from Wayne State.
The 12th most popular school in the country for bio engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stevens Institute of Technology. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in bio engineering from Stevens. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for bio engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Wright State University - Main Campus. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in bio engineering from Wright State University - Main Campus. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Iowa State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in bio engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in bio engineering from Iowa State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to bio engineering that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Systems Engineering | 768 |
| Industrial Engineering | 217 |
| Other Engineering | 215 |
| Operations Research | 178 |
| Electrical Engineering | 153 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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