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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with bio engineering programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for bio engineering majors, Columbia came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 91 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from Columbia. This makes it the #5 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of bio engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at Columbia is $62,895. This is less than $64,853, which is the national median of all bio engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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The bio engineering program at Columbia awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
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 bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's bio engineering program at Columbia make a median salary of $86,161. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all bio engineering graduates with a master's is $82,315.
Of the 94 students who graduated with a Master’s in bio engineering from Columbia in 2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
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 master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Operations Research | 376 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 193 |
| Electrical Engineering | 167 |
| Civil Engineering | 118 |
| Chemical Engineering | 114 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.