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Biomedical Engineering at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Biomedical Engineering at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

If you are interested in studying Biomedical Engineering, consider the program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is in Pittsburgh, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 157 biomedical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Online Class Availability at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Of 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #16 of 34
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #16 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #70 of 171
Best Value Nationwide #137 of 170

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #16 of 34
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #16 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #70 of 171
Best Value Nationwide #137 of 170

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Students who complete University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Biomedical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Biomedical Engineering at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $60,633
2 years $69,357
3 years $75,113
4 years $90,434
5 years $100,258

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $90,434, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.

Biomedical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 57% women (90) and 43% men (67).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Of the 102 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 60% were women (61) and 40% were men (41).

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 70
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 3
Asian 18
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biomedical Engineering majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Minority students account for 26% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, lower than the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Of the 32 master’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 56% were women (18) and 44% were men (14).

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
Asian 4
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biomedical Engineering majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, below the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Among the 18 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 61% were women (11) and 39% were men (7).

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biomedical Engineering majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Minority students account for 28% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, higher than 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

This Biomedical Engineering program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Bioengineering 157

Top-Paying Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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