Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how U of Michigan compares to other colleges that offer biomedical engineering.
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U of Michigan is in the top 10% of the country for biomedical engineering. In particular, it placed #17 out of 156 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor awarded 150 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
Biomedical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at U of Michigan report a median salary of $86,002 a year. This is below $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at U of Michigan, biomedical engineering students accumulate a median of $20,000 in student loans. This is above $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 17 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of biomedical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering master’s degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a master’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of biomedical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering doctoral degree graduates at U of Michigan were White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a doctoral in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the biomedical engineering majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
This biomedical engineering program at U of Michigan breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 259 |
U of Michigan conferred 259 degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (49%).