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Biomedical Engineering at University of Arizona

Biomedical Engineering at University of Arizona

If you are interested in studying Biomedical Engineering, take a look at what University of Arizona. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Arizona is in Tucson, AZ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 biomedical engineering degrees were granted at University of Arizona.

Studying Online at University of Arizona

Many students take online classes at University of Arizona. Among 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of Arizona

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arizona #1 of 3
Best Value Arizona #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #4 of 13
Best Value Southwest (Region) #6 of 13
Best Value Nationwide #47 of 170
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #74 of 171

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arizona #1 of 3
Best Value Arizona #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #4 of 13
Best Value Southwest (Region) #6 of 13
Best Value Nationwide #47 of 170
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #74 of 171

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from University of Arizona

Students who complete University of Arizona’s Biomedical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Biomedical Engineering at University of Arizona
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $50,727
2 years $55,964
3 years $65,248
5 years $98,396

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Arizona comes in at $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Arizona are 48% women (38) and 52% men (41).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona

Of the 48 bachelor’s biomedical engineering graduates at University of Arizona, 44% were women (21) and 56% were men (27).

University of Arizona gender breakdown of Biomedical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 11
Black / African American 2
Asian 7
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biomedical Engineering majors at University of Arizona

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, above the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Arizona

Among the 21 master’s biomedical engineering graduates at University of Arizona, 67% were women (14) and 33% were men (7).

University of Arizona gender breakdown of Biomedical Engineering Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 4
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biomedical Engineering majors at University of Arizona

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, higher than the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Arizona

Of the 10 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at University of Arizona, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).

University of Arizona gender breakdown of Biomedical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biomedical Engineering majors at University of Arizona

Minority students account for 40% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona, above 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 University of Arizona

The Biomedical Engineering program at University of Arizona offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Bioengineering 79

Top-Paying Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Biomedical Engineering program at University of Arizona work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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