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 University at Buffalo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in bio engineering.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #12 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #50 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 University at Buffalo is $55,974. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $64,853 for all bio engineering students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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The bio engineering program at University at Buffalo awarded 78 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
Bio Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from University at Buffalo make a median salary of $66,090 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $82,315.
Of the 49 bio engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University at Buffalo, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 281 |
| Civil Engineering | 218 |
| General Engineering | 176 |
| Electrical Engineering | 157 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 125 |
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