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Biomedical Engineering at University of Alabama at Birmingham

51 Bachelor's Degrees
4 Master's Degrees
4 Doctor's Degrees
The Biomedical Engineering major is part of the engineering program at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UAB ranks in comparison to other schools with bio engineering programs.

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Biomedical Engineering Degrees Available at UAB

UAB Bio Engineering Rankings

The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 123
Best Biomedical Engineering Schools 132

Popularity of Bio Engineering at UAB

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from UAB. This makes it the #113 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Bio Engineering Graduates from UAB Make?

$42,570 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Bio Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of bio engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAB is $42,570. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $64,853 for all bio engineering students.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Bio Engineering from UAB Cost?

$8,832 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UAB Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAB was $911 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,832 $21,864
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $13,590 $13,590
On Campus Other Expenses $5,757 $5,757

Learn more about UAB tuition and fees.

UAB Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 bio engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from UAB. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in bio engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 9
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 32
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 5

Does UAB Offer an Online BS in Bio Engineering?

UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.

UAB Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in bio engineering from UAB. About 67% were men and 33% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in bio engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

UAB Bio Engineering Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Engineering 139
Mechanical Engineering 51
Civil Engineering 50
Materials Engineering 21
Electrical Engineering 15

View All Biomedical Engineering Related Majors >

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