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 Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in bio engineering.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for bio engineering majors, Northwestern came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from Northwestern. This makes it the #43 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Bio Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,592 a year. This is higher than $64,853, which is the national median for all bio engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $7,690 per credit hour 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 | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in bio engineering from Northwestern. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern bio engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's bio engineering program at Northwestern make a median salary of $80,670. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $82,315.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 bio engineering majors earned their master's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 125 |
| Other Engineering | 101 |
| Industrial Engineering | 79 |
| Materials Engineering | 66 |
| Chemical Engineering | 60 |
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