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 NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in bio engineering.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of bio engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $54,047. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $64,853 for all bio engineering students.
Part-time undergraduates at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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The bio engineering program at NIU awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NIU 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 NIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 153 |
| Electrical Engineering | 50 |
| Industrial Engineering | 45 |
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