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Biomedical Engineering at University of Florida

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biomedical Engineering, consider the program at University of Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Florida sits in Gainesville, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 150 biomedical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Florida.

Online Class Availability at University of Florida

Many students take online classes at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of Florida

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Florida’s Biomedical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 8
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 8
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 33
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#9 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#56 of 171

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 8
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 8
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 33
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#9 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#56 of 171

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from University of Florida

Those who finish University of Florida’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	$63,602
2 years	$69,265
3 years	$74,092
4 years	$86,431
5 years	$102,292

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Florida take home a median $86,431, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Florida is $20,253.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Florida, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Florida are 55% women (82) and 45% men (68).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida

Of the 103 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Florida, 55% were women (57) and 45% were men (46).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	48
Hispanic / Latino	22
Asian	16
Two or More Races	12
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 49% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, above the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Florida

Of the 34 master’s biomedical engineering graduates at University of Florida, 44% were women (15) and 56% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 18% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, lower than the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Florida

Of the 13 doctoral biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Florida, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 31% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida, 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 Florida

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

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	150

Top-Paying Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Biomedical Engineering program at University of Florida go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.