Below are the key facts about this program at UAB. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in biomedical engineering at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
UAB is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAB earn a median of $63,236 a year. This is below $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UAB, biomedical engineering students borrow a median amount of $22,676 in student loans. This is below $26,162, the typical median for all majors at UAB.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 48% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB are White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UAB conferred 50 bachelor’s completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 52% to women and 48% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UAB. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 5 |