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Biomedical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in biomedical engineering.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Popularity
• Student Debt
• Student Demographics
• Concentrations

Biomedical Engineering Degrees Available at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering
• Doctorate Degree in Biomedical Engineering

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Biomedical Engineering Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill holds a strong position among schools offering biomedical engineering. In particular, it placed #37 out of 156 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina	1
Best Value Biomedical Engineering Schools in North Carolina	1
College Major Best Value	1
Best Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina	3
Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in North Carolina	3
College Major Top Ranked	3
Best Value Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	4
Best Value Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region	5
College Major Best Value	5
Best Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	7
Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region	8
College Major Top Ranked	8

Popularity of Biomedical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 148 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.

How Much Student Debt Do Biomedical Engineering Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Have?

Student Debt of Biomedical Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

To complete a bachelor’s at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, biomedical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $15,140, the typical median for all majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Cost?

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$7,019	$39,228
Fees	$1,975	$1,975

Learn more about University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill tuition and fees.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 41% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.

The largest share of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	34
Black or African American	7
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	85
Non-Resident Aliens	3
Other Races	13

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 33% of biomedical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.

The largest share of biomedical engineering master’s degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master’s in biomedical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	3
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 75% of biomedical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.

The majority of biomedical engineering doctoral degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a doctoral in biomedical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	3
Other Races	1

Biomedical Engineering Student Diversity at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Here are the demographics of the biomedical engineering majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Concentrations & Focus Areas Within Biomedical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

This biomedical engineering program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers the following related majors:

Concentration	Annual Graduates
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering	166

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill granted 166 completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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