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Doctor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Doctor’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering

1,361 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Median Salary
41% Women
A doctor's degree in bio engineering is offered at 129 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 33.1% of bio engineering graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Bio Engineering Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,361 people earned their doctor's degree in bio engineering. This makes it the 27th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in bio engineering at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,671
Doctor’s Degree 1,361
Graduate Certificate 113

Earnings of Bio Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in bio engineering is $111,753. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $96,487 and the high is $114,307.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in bio engineering. About 58.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 800
Women 561
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The racial-ethnic distribution of bio engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 179
Black or African American 29
Hispanic or Latino 91
White 510
International Students 451
Other Races/Ethnicities 101
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There are 129 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in bio engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

39 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
43% Women

The most popular school in the United States for bio engineering students seekinga doctor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from Georgia Tech. About 43% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in bio engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus make a median salary of 111,753.

#2

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
36 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
59% Women

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bio engineering. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from MIT. About 59% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MIT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,753.

#3

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
31 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
30% Women

The 3rd most popular school in the country for bio engineering majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 31 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from UCSD. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,753.

#4

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
25 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
41% Women

Emory University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bio engineering. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from Emory. About 41% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Emory University bio engineering graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $111,753.

#4

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
25 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
37% Women

Duke University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bio engineering. 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, 25 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from Duke. About 37% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in bio engineering at Duke University make a median salary of 111,753.

#6

Stanford University

Stanford, California
23 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
34% Women

Stanford University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bio engineering. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from Stanford. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in bio engineering at Stanford University make a median salary of 111,753.

#6

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
23 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
50% Women

Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bio engineering. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from Purdue. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Purdue University - Main Campus bio engineering graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $111,753.

#8

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
22 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
33% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for bio engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Utah. 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, 22 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from U of U. About 33% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Utah bio engineering graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $111,753.

#9

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
21 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
16% Women

Cornell University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bio engineering. 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, 21 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from Cornell. Of these students, 16% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cornell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,753.

#10

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
20 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
64% Women

University of Florida is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bio engineering. 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, 20 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from UF. About 64% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in bio engineering at University of Florida make a median salary of 111,753.

#10

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
20 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
27% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for bio engineering majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 20 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from Boston U. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,753.

#10

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
20 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
52% Women

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bio engineering. 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, 20 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from UPenn. Of these students, 52% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UPenn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,753.

#13

Rice University

Houston, Texas
19 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
33% Women

Rice University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bio engineering. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from Rice. Of these students, 33% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rice University bio engineering graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $111,753.

#14

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
18 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
42% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for bio engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from Johns Hopkins. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,753.

#14

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
18 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
65% Women

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bio engineering. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 65% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in bio engineering at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 111,753.

#14

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
18 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
26% Women

Washington University in St Louis is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bio engineering. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from WUSTL. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women. Data shows that WUSTL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,753.

18 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
36% Women

Columbia University in the City of New York is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bio engineering. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from Columbia. About 36% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbia University in the City of New York bio engineering graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $111,753.

#14

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
18 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
50% Women

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bio engineering. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from Pitt. Of these students, 50% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pitt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,753.

17 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
29% Women

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bio engineering. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from UT Austin. Of these students, 29% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,753.

#20

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
16 Yearly Graduations
$111,753 Average Salary
33% Women

University of California - Berkeley is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bio engineering. 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, 16 people received their doctor's degree in bio engineering from UC Berkeley. About 33% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Berkeley bio engineering graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $111,753.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to bio engineering that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Electrical Engineering 2,178
Mechanical Engineering 1,842
Civil Engineering 1,240
Chemical Engineering 1,120
Materials Engineering 772

References

*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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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