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Biomedical Engineering Schools in North Carolina

220 Bio Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Biomedical Engineering is the 28th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biomedical Engineering Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 133
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 53
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 53
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 53
Post-Master’s Certificate 34
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 40.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.3%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Biomedical Engineering Grads in North Carolina

5,810 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 North Carolina

In this state, bio engineering grads earn an average of $93,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 6 colleges in North Carolina that offer bio engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. In their early career, Duke grads earn an average salary of $77,260.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,469.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at NC State. In their early career, NC State grads earn an average salary of $50,971. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,411.

#4

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Graduates earn an average $60,081 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,563. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.63 years to complete their degree at NC A&T.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,550. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average.

Biomedical Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers bio engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Engineering Professors 14% $82,540
Biomedical Engineers 13% $87,320
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Electrical Engineering 388
Mechanical Engineering 215
Computer Engineering 176
Civil Engineering 143
Industrial Engineering 108
Chemical Engineering 82
Manufacturing Engineering 38
Aeronautical Engineering 30

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View Nationwide Biomedical Engineering Report

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