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Biomedical Engineering at University of Pennsylvania

If you plan to study Biomedical Engineering, take a look at what University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Pennsylvania sits in Philadelphia, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 211 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Pennsylvania.

Online Class Availability at University of Pennsylvania

Many students take online classes at University of Pennsylvania. Of 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of Pennsylvania

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#2 of 11
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#13 of 171
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#19 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#139 of 170

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#2 of 11
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#13 of 171
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#19 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#139 of 170

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from University of Pennsylvania

Those who finish University of Pennsylvania’s Biomedical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,850
2 years	$65,584
3 years	$85,000
4 years	$101,014
5 years	$122,049

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Pennsylvania take home a median $101,014, compared with $151,398 for all University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Pennsylvania stands at $15,593.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Pennsylvania are 51% women (107) and 49% men (104).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Pennsylvania

Among the 58 bachelor’s biomedical engineering graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 55% were women (32) and 45% were men (26).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Asian	26
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, above the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Pennsylvania

Among the 113 master’s biomedical engineering graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 53% were women (60) and 47% were men (53).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	26
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	55
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 33% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, higher than the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Pennsylvania

Among the 40 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 38% were women (15) and 62% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	10
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 32% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania

The Biomedical Engineering program at University of Pennsylvania offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	211

Highest-Paying Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Biomedical Engineering program at University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.