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Biomedical Engineering at University of Rochester

If you plan to study Biomedical Engineering, consider the program at University of Rochester. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Rochester is in Rochester, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 104 biomedical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Rochester.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Rochester

Online coursework is an option at University of Rochester. Of 11,946 students, 690 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,843 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of Rochester

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rochester’s Biomedical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#4 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 34
Best Value	New York	#8 of 13
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#18 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#40 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#135 of 170

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#4 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 34
Best Value	New York	#8 of 13
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#18 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#40 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#135 of 170

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from University of Rochester

Those who finish University of Rochester’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	$55,852
2 years	$63,005
3 years	$75,215
4 years	$86,302
5 years	$101,457

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Rochester report median earnings of $86,302, compared with $78,550 for all University of Rochester graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Rochester comes in at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Rochester, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of Rochester are 56% women (58) and 44% men (46).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Rochester

Among the 56 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Rochester, 59% were women (33) and 41% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Asian	8
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 29% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rochester, lower than the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Rochester

Among the 30 master’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Rochester, 57% were women (17) and 43% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Rochester, lower than the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Rochester

Of the 18 doctoral biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of Rochester, 44% were women (8) and 56% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 33% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Rochester, 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 Rochester

The Biomedical Engineering program at University of Rochester breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	104

Highest-Paying Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering program at University of Rochester pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.