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Biomedical Engineering at The Catholic University of America

If you are interested in studying Biomedical Engineering, take a look at what The Catholic University of America. Get started with the following essential facts.

The Catholic University of America sits in Washington, DC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 biomedical engineering graduations were recorded at The Catholic University of America.

Online & Distance Learning at The Catholic University of America

Many students take online classes at The Catholic University of America. Of 5,243 students, 459 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 667 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at The Catholic University of America

These rankings give you a sense of how The Catholic University of America’s Biomedical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#21 of 34
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#24 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#85 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#148 of 170

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#21 of 34
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#24 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#85 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#148 of 170

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from The Catholic University of America

Students who complete The Catholic University of America’s Biomedical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$53,024
2 years	$71,015
4 years	$86,489
5 years	$98,693

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Biomedical Engineering graduates from The Catholic University of America take home a median $86,489, compared with $73,599 for all The Catholic University of America graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Biomedical Engineering graduates at The Catholic University of America, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biomedical Engineering graduates at The Catholic University of America are 48% women (13) and 52% men (14).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at The Catholic University of America

Of the 12 bachelor’s biomedical engineering graduates at The Catholic University of America, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at The Catholic University of America.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at The Catholic University of America, below the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at The Catholic University of America

Of the 11 master’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at The Catholic University of America, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at The Catholic University of America.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at The Catholic University of America, lower than the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at The Catholic University of America

Of the 4 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at The Catholic University of America, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at The Catholic University of America.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at The Catholic University of America, above the national average of 26%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biomedical Engineering Concentrations at The Catholic University of America

This Biomedical Engineering program at The Catholic University of America breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	27

Top-Paying Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Biomedical Engineering program at The Catholic University of America pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biomedical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$121,651
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.