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Biomedical Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder

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

University of Colorado Boulder is in Boulder, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 71 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online Class Availability at University of Colorado Boulder

Distance learning is available at University of Colorado Boulder. Of 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

Use these rankings to compare University of Colorado Boulder’s Biomedical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 5
Best Value	Colorado	#3 of 3
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#52 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#99 of 170

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 61% women (43) and 39% men (28).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 58 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 59% were women (34) and 41% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	39
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	7
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 12 master’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 42% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, higher than the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 1 doctoral biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Colorado Boulder

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

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	71

Best-Paid Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Biomedical Engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder 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.