by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU highly for biomedical engineering, placing at #51 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 51 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 10 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 7 of 21 |
The following degree levels are offered in biomedical engineering at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 121 |
| Master’s | 82 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 121 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
BU holds a strong position among schools offering biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at BU report a median salary of $89,289 a year. This is higher than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, biomedical engineering students accumulate a median of $26,848 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are Asian. Approximately 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 8 |
BU granted 121 bachelor’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (28%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 82 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 23 |
