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Biomedical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

If you plan to study Biomedical Engineering, take a look at what University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 259 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Online coursework is an option at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Of 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Rankings can help you compare University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Biomedical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 5
Best Value	Michigan	#3 of 5
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#5 of 29
Best Value	Nationwide	#30 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#34 of 171

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 5
Best Value	Michigan	#3 of 5
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#5 of 29
Best Value	Nationwide	#30 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#34 of 171

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Students who complete University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’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	$68,682
2 years	$72,509
3 years	$75,997
4 years	$86,002
5 years	$90,640

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor report median earnings of $86,002, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor stands at $20,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are 54% women (140) and 46% men (119).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 150 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 54% were women (81) and 46% were men (69).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	78
Hispanic / Latino	13
Black / African American	2
Asian	29
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	11
Unknown	9

Minority students account for 35% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, lower than the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 86 master’s biomedical engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 50% were women (43) and 50% were men (43).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	38
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	2
Asian	19
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	12
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 38% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, above the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Of the 23 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 70% were women (16) and 30% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor

The Biomedical Engineering program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	259

Highest-Paying Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor go on to a range of careers. Below 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.