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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with bio engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #152 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 65 bio engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Amherst, about 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in bio engineering from UMass Amherst in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 191 |
| Electrical Engineering | 106 |
| Civil Engineering | 99 |
| Chemical Engineering | 83 |
| Computer Engineering | 57 |
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