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Biomedical Engineering Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 52 students earned their Bio Engineering degrees in VA.

A Biomedical Engineering major is the 87th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biomedical Engineering Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a bio engineering major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 57.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.4%
  • Other Races: 1.9%
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Jobs for Biomedical Engineering Grads in Virginia

There are 5,080 people in the state and 244,790 people in the nation working in bio engineering jobs.

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Wages for Biomedical Engineering Jobs in Virginia

Bio Engineering grads earn an average of $97,400 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer bio engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

In their early career, Virginia Tech grads earn an average salary of $60,842. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551. In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $55,303.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Biomedical Engineering Careers in VA

Some of the careers bio engineering majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 19% $0
Biomedical Engineers 13% $75,670
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $148,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Other Engineering 183
Electrical Engineering 182
Civil Engineering 166
Computer Engineering 154
General Engineering 117
Systems Engineering 94
Mechanical Engineering 90
Industrial Engineering 50

View all majors related to Biomedical Engineering

View Nationwide Biomedical Engineering Report

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