Biomedical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Biomedical Engineering, take a look at what Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is located in University Park, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 165 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Among 50,737 students, 321 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,178 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Biomedical Engineering graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Biomedical Engineering graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus are 55% women (91) and 45% men (74).
Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Among the 140 bachelor’s biomedical engineering graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, 57% were women (80) and 43% were men (60).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 83 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 16 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Among the 12 master’s biomedical engineering graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 8% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 32%.*
Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Among the 13 doctoral biomedical engineering degrees awarded at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, lower 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 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
The Biomedical Engineering program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bioengineering | 165 |
Top-Paying Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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
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