Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degrees
There are 235 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.8% 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 (this page) | 3,923 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,334 |
Earnings of Biomedical Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Biomedical Engineering of $86,935 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 52.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,760 |
| Women | 1,956 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biomedical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,274 | 34.3% |
| Asian | 596 | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 302 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 131 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 74 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 1,183 | 31.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 31.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biomedical Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 254 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biomedical Engineering students seeking a master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 423 people received their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 372 people received their master's degree 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 California-San Diego is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 322 people received their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from this school. 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 master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 265 master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 259 master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 249 master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 226 master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 211 master's degrees 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-Berkeley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 207 master's degrees 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 204 master's degrees 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.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 200 master's degrees 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-Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 191 master's degrees 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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 183 master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering. This school awarded 180 master's degrees 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.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 176 master's degrees 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 173 master's degrees 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Biomedical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biomedical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Biomedical Engineering Concentrations
| 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 master’s degrees.
| 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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