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 UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in bio engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 52% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from UofSC. This makes it the #113 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #105 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Bio Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,311 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $64,853 for all bio engineering students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students earned a bachelor's degree in bio engineering from UofSC. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in bio engineering from UofSC. 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 South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 209 |
| Civil Engineering | 92 |
| Chemical Engineering | 79 |
| Computer Engineering | 45 |
| Electrical Engineering | 45 |
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