by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. Also, learn how UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in bio engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #10 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #14 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 UMN Twin Cities is $76,184. This is higher than $64,853, which is the national median for all bio engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Of the 81 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from UMN Twin Cities in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students graduated with a master's degree in bio engineering from UMN Twin Cities. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 269 |
| Electrical Engineering | 142 |
| Chemical Engineering | 121 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 99 |
| Industrial Engineering | 97 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.