by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Carnegie Mellon ranks among other schools offering degrees in bio engineering.
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Carnegie Mellon was ranked #20 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for bio engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #21 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #65 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Carnegie Mellon was $865 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,260 | $62,260 |
| Fees | $1,014 | $1,014 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,468 | $17,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 students earned a bachelor's degree in bio engineering from Carnegie Mellon. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Carnegie Mellon does not offer an online option for its bio engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Carnegie Mellon Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's bio engineering program at Carnegie Mellon make a median salary of $75,083. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $82,315.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 bio engineering majors earned their master's degree from Carnegie Mellon. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 536 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 262 |
| Computer Engineering | 120 |
| Chemical Engineering | 109 |
| Robotics Engineering | 98 |
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