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Biomedical Engineering at University of Iowa

If you are interested in studying Biomedical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 105 biomedical engineering degrees were granted at University of Iowa.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Iowa

Online coursework is an option at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of Iowa

Rankings can help you compare University of Iowa’s Biomedical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#2 of 2
Best Value	Iowa	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#9 of 12
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#10 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#108 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#130 of 171

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#2 of 2
Best Value	Iowa	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#9 of 12
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#10 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#108 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#130 of 171

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from University of Iowa

Students who complete University of Iowa’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	$51,874
2 years	$56,867
3 years	$67,046
4 years	$76,896
5 years	$89,577

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Iowa report median earnings of $76,896, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Iowa stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Iowa are 38% women (40) and 62% men (65).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Among the 88 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 42% were women (37) and 58% were men (51).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	64
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	2
Asian	9
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, below the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Iowa

Among the 8 master’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Asian	1

Minority students account for 12% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, lower than the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Iowa

Of the 9 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at University of Iowa, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 11% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Iowa, below 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 Iowa

This Biomedical Engineering program at University of Iowa includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	105

Top-Paying Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Biomedical Engineering program at University of Iowa 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.