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Biomedical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

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

A Biomedical Engineering major is the 58th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biomedical Engineering Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 505
Master’s Degree 205
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 68
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 68
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 68
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 51.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Biomedical Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 11,510 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, bio engineering grads earn an average of $114,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,777 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445. This private school has an average net price of $25,046.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $27,058. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,775.

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,888. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#7

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Lehigh.

#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,383.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Widener. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Biomedical Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers bio engineering majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 12% $98,010
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $143,610
Biomedical Engineers 7% $76,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Mechanical Engineering 2,232
Electrical Engineering 1,590
Civil Engineering 1,000
Chemical Engineering 836
Computer Engineering 804
Industrial Engineering 467
General Engineering 451
Other Engineering 263

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View Nationwide Biomedical Engineering Report

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