Master’s Degrees in Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering
Education Levels of Bioengineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,671 people earned their master's degree in bioengineering. This earns it the #62 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in bioengineering at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 3,671 |
Doctor’s Degree | 1,361 |
Graduate Certificate | 113 |
Earnings of Bioengineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for bioengineering majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for bioengineering majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in bioengineering. About 50.4% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 1,851 |
Women | 1,820 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bioengineering master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 556 |
Black or African American | 148 |
Hispanic or Latino | 295 |
White | 1,348 |
International Students | 1,113 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 211 |
Most Popular Bioengineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 171 colleges that offer a master’s degree in bioengineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for bioengineering students seekinga master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from UCSD. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
Johns Hopkins University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Johns Hopkins. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioengineering. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from U-M. About 55% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for bioengineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Duke. Of these students, 56% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Columbia. About 55% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioengineering. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Cornell. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for bioengineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Boston U. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioengineering. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from UPenn. Of these students, 46% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Drexel University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioengineering. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Drexel. Of these students, 48% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from UMN Twin Cities. About 44% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clemson University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Clemson. Of these students, 55% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Buffalo comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioengineering. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 47% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from ASU - Tempe. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioengineering. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from UF. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
University of Utah comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioengineering. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from U of U. Of these students, 39% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from USC. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from UW - Madison. About 35% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from UC Berkeley. About 48% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioengineering. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 45% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioengineering. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in bioengineering from UT Arlington. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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