by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Virginia Tech compares to other colleges that offer biomedical engineering.
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Virginia Tech holds a strong position among schools offering biomedical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #28 out of 156 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| Best Value Biomedical Engineering Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 |
| Best Value Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 |
| College Major Best Value | 27 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 67 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
Read more about Virginia Tech tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 14% of biomedical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a master’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of biomedical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech were Hispanic or Latino. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a doctoral in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the biomedical engineering majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
The biomedical engineering program at Virginia Tech breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 81 |
Virginia Tech granted 81 degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 49% to women and 51% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).