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Biomedical Engineering at University of Kentucky

Biomedical Engineering at University of Kentucky

If you plan to study Biomedical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 37 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Kentucky.

Online Class Availability at University of Kentucky

Distance learning is available at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of Kentucky

Use these rankings to compare University of Kentucky’s Biomedical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #2 of 2
Best Value Southeast (Region) #16 of 33
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #20 of 33
Best Value Nationwide #66 of 170
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #115 of 171

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #2 of 2
Best Value Southeast (Region) #16 of 33
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #20 of 33
Best Value Nationwide #66 of 170
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #115 of 171

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Kentucky are 65% women (24) and 35% men (13).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 32 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 69% were women (22) and 31% were men (10).

University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 24
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biomedical Engineering majors at University of Kentucky

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

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 2 master’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biomedical Engineering majors at University of Kentucky

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, higher than the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 3 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at University of Kentucky, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biomedical Engineering majors at University of Kentucky

*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 Kentucky

The Biomedical Engineering program at University of Kentucky breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Bioengineering 37

Top-Paying Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Biomedical Engineering program at University of Kentucky work across a variety of fields. 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

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