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. Also, learn how UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in bio engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UT Austin was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from UT Austin. This makes it the #68 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #19 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 UT Austin is $56,045. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $64,853 for all bio engineering students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the bio engineering program at UT Austin is $408 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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Of the 118 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in bio engineering from UT Austin in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
Of the 21 bio engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Austin, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 390 |
| Electrical Engineering | 320 |
| Civil Engineering | 225 |
| Chemical Engineering | 165 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 140 |
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