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Bio Engineering in Pennsylvania

Bio Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 915 students earned their Bio Engineering degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Bio Engineering is the 47th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Bio Engineering Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 304
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 85
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 85
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 85
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.9%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Bio Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

11,510 people in the state and 244,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to bio engineering.

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Wages for Bio Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a bio engineering grad in the state is $114,870, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer bio engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,596. 55% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

An average student at Carnegie Mellon will pay a net price of $34,550. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Carnegie Mellon. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $29,187. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time.

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,027. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. 45% of the teachers are full time.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

An average student at Lehigh will pay a net price of $32,125. 85% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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#10

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,781 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Wilkes. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $27,554.

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Bio Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers bio engineering majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 12% $98,010
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $143,610
Biomedical Engineers 7% $76,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Electrical Engineering 725
Mechanical Engineering 500
Computer Engineering 310
Civil Engineering 220
Chemical Engineering 206
Systems Engineering 149
Materials Engineering 144
Robotics Engineering 123

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