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Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biomedical Engineering, take a look at what Cornell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Cornell University sits in Ithaca, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 176 biomedical engineering graduations were recorded at Cornell University.

Studying Online at Cornell University

Many students take online classes at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at Cornell University

These rankings give you a sense of how Cornell University’s Biomedical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 34
Best Value	New York	#9 of 13
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#22 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#28 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#145 of 170

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 34
Best Value	New York	#9 of 13
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#22 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#28 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#145 of 170

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from Cornell University

Graduates of Cornell University’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	$73,107
2 years	$71,015
3 years	$81,341
4 years	$96,614
5 years	$116,678

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biomedical Engineering graduates from Cornell University earn a median of $96,614, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biomedical Engineering graduates from Cornell University is $15,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biomedical Engineering graduates at Cornell University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Biomedical Engineering graduates at Cornell University are 59% women (104) and 41% men (72).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Cornell University

Of the 55 bachelor’s biomedical engineering graduates at Cornell University, 69% were women (38) and 31% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	6
Asian	18
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University, above the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at Cornell University

Of the 107 master’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at Cornell University, 57% were women (61) and 43% were men (46).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	2
Asian	18
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	40
Unknown	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Cornell University, below the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at Cornell University

Of the 14 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at Cornell University, 36% were women (5) and 64% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University, higher than 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 Cornell University

The Biomedical Engineering program at Cornell University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	176

Best-Paid Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Biomedical Engineering program at Cornell University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biomedical Engineering graduates, 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.