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Biomedical Engineering Schools in North Carolina

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

A Biomedical Engineering major is the 41st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biomedical Engineering Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 346
Master’s Degree 133
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 53
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 53
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 53
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 34

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 41.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.5%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Biomedical Engineering Grads in North Carolina

5,810 people in the state and 244,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to bio engineering.

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Wages for Biomedical Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, bio engineering grads earn an average of $93,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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

#1

Duke University

Durham
250 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,260 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $32,459.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at NC State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 87% of the teachers are full time.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,469.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.63 years to complete their degree at NC A&T.

#5

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,081 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. 81% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,734 after earning their degree at this institution.

Biomedical Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers bio engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Engineering Professors 14% $82,540
Biomedical Engineers 13% $87,320
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Mechanical Engineering 918
Electrical Engineering 714
General Engineering 660
Computer Engineering 511
Civil Engineering 448
Textile Engineering 304
Industrial Engineering 250
Chemical Engineering 245

View all majors related to Biomedical Engineering

View Nationwide Biomedical Engineering Report

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