by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UH. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UH as a strong choice for biomedical engineering, coming in at #80 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 80 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Texas | 4 of 8 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 of 13 |
The following degree levels are available for biomedical engineering at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Houston handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
UH holds a strong position among schools offering biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UH, biomedical engineering students accumulate a median of $13,502 in student loans. This is lower than $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Asian. Approximately 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UH conferred 52 bachelor’s completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (31%).
Graduate study is also available at UH. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 5 |