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Biomedical Engineering at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you are interested in studying Biomedical Engineering, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities sits in Minneapolis, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 143 biomedical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Many students take online classes at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Of 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) studied exclusively online and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Biomedical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Value	Minnesota	#2 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#31 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#48 of 170

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Value	Minnesota	#2 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#31 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#48 of 170

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Students who complete University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’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	$62,111
2 years	$64,990
3 years	$72,282
4 years	$83,177
5 years	$93,996

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities report median earnings of $83,177, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities stands at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 48% women (69) and 52% men (74).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 89 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 51% were women (45) and 49% were men (44).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	58
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	3
Asian	17
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 37 master’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 38% were women (14) and 62% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 17 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities

The Biomedical Engineering program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	143

Top-Paying Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Biomedical Engineering program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities pursue many career paths. 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.