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Biomedical Engineering at University of California-San Diego

If you plan to study Biomedical Engineering, take a look at what University of California-San Diego. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-San Diego is located in La Jolla, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 322 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at University of California-San Diego.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-San Diego

Online coursework is an option at University of California-San Diego. Of 44,256 students, 236 (1%) studied exclusively online and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of California-San Diego

Rankings can help you compare University of California-San Diego’s Biomedical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#1 of 18
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#2 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#4 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#4 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 171

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#1 of 18
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#2 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#4 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#4 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 171

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from University of California-San Diego

Graduates of University of California-San Diego’s Biomedical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$62,961
2 years	$72,068
3 years	$92,878
4 years	$107,457
5 years	$128,430

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of California-San Diego report median earnings of $107,457, compared with $84,922 for all University of California-San Diego graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of California-San Diego stands at $20,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of California-San Diego, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of California-San Diego are 41% women (133) and 59% men (189).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of California-San Diego

Among the 126 bachelor’s biomedical engineering graduates at University of California-San Diego, 47% were women (59) and 53% were men (67).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	25
Asian	58
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	18
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, higher than the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at University of California-San Diego

Among the 142 master’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 41% were women (58) and 59% were men (84).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	13
Asian	33
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	72
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 35% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, above the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of California-San Diego

Of the 54 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at University of California-San Diego, 30% were women (16) and 70% were men (38).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	1
Asian	10
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	14
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, higher 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 University of California-San Diego

This Biomedical Engineering program at University of California-San Diego breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	322

Best-Paid Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering program at University of California-San Diego go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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.