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Biomedical Engineering in Illinois

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Biomedical Engineering Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 148 students earned their Bio Engineering degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Biomedical Engineering is the 68th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biomedical Engineering Majors in Illinois

Bio Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 107
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a bio engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of bio engineering majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 27.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 48.0%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Biomedical Engineering Grads in Illinois

12,590 people in the state and 244,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to bio engineering.

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Wages for Biomedical Engineering Jobs in Illinois

Bio Engineering grads earn an average of $114,010 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer bio engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. 72% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $23,279. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,402 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Illinois Tech.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

A typical student attending SIUC will pay a net price of $16,285. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,852 after earning their degree at this institution.

Biomedical Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers bio engineering majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $129,600
Engineering Professors 4% $103,720
Biomedical Engineers 0% $98,050

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to bio engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Electrical Engineering 500
Civil Engineering 370
Mechanical Engineering 346
Industrial Engineering 153
Chemical Engineering 138
Other Engineering 129
Computer Engineering 122
Materials Engineering 111

View all majors related to Biomedical Engineering

View Nationwide Biomedical Engineering Report

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