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 UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in bio engineering.
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UPenn is in the top 10% of the country for bio engineering. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 159 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 62 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from UPenn. This makes it the #8 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #10 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 UPenn is $93,310. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $64,853 for all bio engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of bio engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's bio engineering program at UPenn make a median salary of $89,330. 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 UPenn. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| 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 of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 112 |
| Materials Engineering | 84 |
| Electrical Engineering | 83 |
| Chemical Engineering | 76 |
| Systems Engineering | 66 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.