by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northern Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biomedical engineering.
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Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering biomedical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #114 out of 156 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, biomedical engineering students borrow a median amount of $20,521 in student loans. This is below $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the biomedical engineering majors at Northern Illinois University.
This biomedical engineering program at Northern Illinois University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 16 |
Northern Illinois University awarded 16 completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).