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Biomedical Engineering at Harvard University

If you plan to study Biomedical Engineering, consider the program at Harvard University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Harvard University is in Cambridge, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at Harvard University.

Studying Online at Harvard University

Distance learning is available at Harvard University. Of 30,259 students, 7,584 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,603 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at Harvard University

These rankings give you a sense of how Harvard University’s Biomedical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#2 of 10
Best Value	New England (Region)	#2 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#8 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#19 of 21
Best Value	Nationwide	#65 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#138 of 171

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Biomedical Engineering graduates at Harvard University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biomedical Engineering graduates at Harvard University are 50% women (10) and 50% men (10).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Harvard University

Among the 14 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at Harvard University, 43% were women (6) and 57% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	4
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Harvard University, higher than the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at Harvard University

Among the 6 master’s biomedical engineering graduates at Harvard University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	2

Minority students account for 50% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Harvard University, higher than the national average of 32%.*

*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 Harvard University

The Biomedical Engineering program at Harvard University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	20

Best-Paid Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Biomedical Engineering program at Harvard University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.