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Biomedical Engineering Schools in Illinois

369 Bio Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Biomedical Engineering major is the 82nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biomedical Engineering Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 221
Master’s Degree 107
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 20.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 34.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.0%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Biomedical Engineering Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 12,590 people employed in jobs related to a bio engineering degree, compared to 244,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Biomedical Engineering Jobs in Illinois

In this state, bio engineering grads earn an average of $114,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer bio engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Graduates earn an average $49,099 after graduation. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,402 a year.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. In their early career, Northwestern grads earn an average salary of $67,867.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,663 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,956.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $36,434.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Biomedical Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers bio engineering majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $129,600
Engineering Professors 4% $103,720
Biomedical Engineers 0% $98,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Mechanical Engineering 1,183
Electrical Engineering 1,029
Civil Engineering 816
Computer Engineering 742
Chemical Engineering 442
General Engineering 427
Industrial Engineering 408
Materials Engineering 203

View all majors related to Biomedical Engineering

View Nationwide Biomedical Engineering Report

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