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. We've also included details on how University of Virginia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in bio engineering.
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The bachelor's program at University of Virginia was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from University of Virginia. This makes it the #81 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Bio Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Virginia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,823 a year. 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 University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $653 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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Of the 127 bio engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Virginia, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in bio engineering from University of Virginia in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Systems Engineering | 138 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 88 |
| Civil Engineering | 80 |
| Computer Engineering | 66 |
| Electrical Engineering | 65 |
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