Biomedical Engineering Graduate Certificates
There are 235 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 25% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 36.8% of Biomedical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biomedical Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 13,914 students earned theirBiomedical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biomedical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 11 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,633 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,923 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,334 |
Earnings of Biomedical Engineering Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering of $86,935 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,911 |
| 4 years | $86,935 |
| 5 years | $99,442 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Biomedical Engineering students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
A graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 53 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biomedical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 38.7% |
| Asian | 12 | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 39 | 36.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 36.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biomedical Engineering Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 254 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biomedical Engineering students seeking a graduate certificate is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. This school awarded 423 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 372 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 322 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 274 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 265 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 249 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 211 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 204 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 200 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 180 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 165 graduate certificates in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Biomedical Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 13,914 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biomedical Engineering that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Engineering, General | 13,411 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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