by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Georgia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in bio engineering.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for bio engineering majors, Georgia Tech came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus handed out 278 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 252 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from Georgia Tech. This makes it the #29 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 39 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #1 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 Georgia Tech is $74,562. This is higher than $64,853, which is the national median for all bio engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia Tech, bio engineering students borrow a median amount of $60,973 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $47,261 for all bio engineering majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the bio engineering program at Georgia Tech is $450 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Georgia Tech paid an average of $1,307 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $427 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,258 | $31,370 |
| Fees | $1,506 | $1,506 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,760 | $12,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 278 bio engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech Online Learning page.
Bio Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from Georgia Tech make a median salary of $92,940 a year. 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 73 students who graduated with a Master’s in bio engineering from Georgia Tech in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 739 |
| Electrical Engineering | 523 |
| Industrial Engineering | 459 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 403 |
| Chemical Engineering | 222 |
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