by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Columbia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University among the top schools in the country for biomedical engineering, coming in at #23 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 23 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in New York | 2 of 13 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 33 |
Here is each degree level granted in biomedical engineering at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 143 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
| Professional Certificate | 38 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 55 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
Columbia University is a solid choice among schools offering biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Columbia University, biomedical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University are White. About 24% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Columbia University granted 55 bachelor’s completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (24%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Columbia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 143 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 29 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 38 |