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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Rice ranks in comparison to other schools with bio engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rice was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from Rice. This makes it the #52 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of bio engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rice is $88,307. This is higher than $64,853, which is the national median for all bio engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rice paid an average of $2,384 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,210 | $57,210 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,900 | $15,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 bio engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rice. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Rice does not offer an online option for its bio engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rice Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of bio engineering master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at Rice University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 88 |
| Electrical Engineering | 54 |
| Chemical Engineering | 44 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 34 |
| Civil Engineering | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.