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.
Featured schools near , edit
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).
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 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).
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 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).
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 |
*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
- 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.