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 UC Irvine ranks among other schools offering degrees in bio engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UC Irvine was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 156 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from UC Irvine. 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.
The median salary of bio engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine is $67,170. This is higher than $64,853, which is the national median for all bio engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the bio engineering program at UC Irvine is $322 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 156 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in bio engineering from UC Irvine. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 75 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's bio engineering program at UC Irvine make a median salary of $85,995. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all bio engineering graduates with a master's is $82,315.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students graduated with a master's degree in bio engineering from UC Irvine. About 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 365 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 326 |
| Civil Engineering | 161 |
| Electrical Engineering | 138 |
| Chemical Engineering | 107 |
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