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Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University

If you plan to study Biomedical Engineering, consider the program at Stony Brook University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 60 biomedical engineering graduations were recorded at Stony Brook University.

Studying Online at Stony Brook University

Online coursework is an option at Stony Brook University. Of 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) studied exclusively online and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at Stony Brook University

Use these rankings to compare Stony Brook University’s Biomedical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#3 of 13
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#12 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#33 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#86 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#136 of 171

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#3 of 13
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#12 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#33 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#86 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#136 of 171

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from Stony Brook University

Students who complete Stony Brook University’s Biomedical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$45,360
2 years	$39,729
4 years	$74,723
5 years	$92,089

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Biomedical Engineering graduates from Stony Brook University take home a median $74,723, compared with $69,653 for all Stony Brook University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biomedical Engineering graduates from Stony Brook University is $24,581.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Biomedical Engineering graduates at Stony Brook University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biomedical Engineering graduates at Stony Brook University are 38% women (23) and 62% men (37).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Stony Brook University

Among the 42 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 36% were women (15) and 64% were men (27).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	7
Asian	22
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, above the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at Stony Brook University

Among the 11 master’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 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 Stony Brook University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, below the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at Stony Brook University

Of the 7 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at Stony Brook University, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 14% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Stony Brook University, 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 Stony Brook University

This Biomedical Engineering program at Stony Brook University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	60

Best-Paid Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Biomedical Engineering program at Stony Brook University pursue many career paths. Here 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.