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. In addition, we cover how U of U ranks in comparison to other schools with bio engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from U of U. This makes it the #13 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #8 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 U of U is $68,783. This is higher than $64,853, which is the national median for all bio engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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The bio engineering program at U of U awarded 77 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
Of the 37 bio engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from U of U, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 282 |
| Electrical Engineering | 107 |
| Civil Engineering | 89 |
| Chemical Engineering | 86 |
| Computer Engineering | 56 |
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