by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WPI. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WPI as a strong choice for biomedical engineering, coming in at #54 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 54 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 4 of 10 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 21 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biomedical engineering at WPI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 111 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 111 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
WPI ranks competitively among schools offering biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at WPI report a median salary of $88,871 a year. This is lower than $100,204, the median for all majors at WPI.
To complete a bachelor’s at WPI, biomedical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,259, the typical median for all majors at WPI.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,640 | $59,700 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WPI were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 10 |
WPI granted 111 bachelor’s completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the latest year of data — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).
Graduate study is also available at WPI. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 6 |
