Below are the key facts about this program at Caltech. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level available for biomedical engineering at Caltech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Institute of Technology conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
Caltech is not yet ranked for biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,364 | $63,402 |
| Fees | $2,496 | $2,496 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Caltech are Asian. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Caltech conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (40%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Caltech. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 14 |