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Biomedical Engineering at Syracuse University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biomedical Engineering, take a look at what Syracuse University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 42 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at Syracuse University.

Studying Online at Syracuse University

Distance learning is available at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at Syracuse University

Rankings can help you compare Syracuse University’s Biomedical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#7 of 13
Best Value	New York	#13 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#24 of 34
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#34 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#97 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#166 of 170

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#7 of 13
Best Value	New York	#13 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#24 of 34
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#34 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#97 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#166 of 170

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from Syracuse University

Graduates of Syracuse University’s Biomedical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,920
2 years	$48,432
4 years	$89,553
5 years	$100,385

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Biomedical Engineering graduates from Syracuse University earn a median of $89,553, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biomedical Engineering graduates from Syracuse University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Biomedical Engineering graduates at Syracuse University are 57% women (24) and 43% men (18).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 27 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 56% were women (15) and 44% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 44% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, above the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 10 master’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, below the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at Syracuse University

Of the 5 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at Syracuse University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 20% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Syracuse 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 Syracuse University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	42

Highest-Paying Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Biomedical Engineering program at Syracuse University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.