Biomedical Engineering Graduate Certificates
There are 235 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 25% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 36.8% of Biomedical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biomedical Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,914 people earned theirBiomedical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biomedical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 11 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,633 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,923 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,334 |
Earnings of Biomedical Engineering Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering of $86,935 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Biomedical Engineering majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
A graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 53 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biomedical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 38.7% |
| Asian | 12 | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 39 | 36.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 36.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Biomedical Engineering Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 254 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 423 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 372 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. 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 Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 322 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 274 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering 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 comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 265 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 259 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 249 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 211 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering 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-Berkeley is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 204 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 200 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering 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-Irvine is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 191 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 183 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 176 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 173 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 166 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 165 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Biomedical Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 13,914 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biomedical Engineering that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Engineering, General | 13,411 |
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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