by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in bio engineering.
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NC State was ranked #22 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 North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from NC State. This makes it the #81 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #54 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 NC State is $74,016. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $64,853 for all bio engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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Of the 127 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from NC State in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 20 |
NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of bio engineering master's degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 352 |
| Textile Engineering | 296 |
| Electrical Engineering | 286 |
| Computer Engineering | 237 |
| Chemical Engineering | 228 |
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