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 UW Seattle ranks among other schools offering degrees in bio engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UW Seattle was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from UW Seattle. This makes it the #36 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #46 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Bio Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW Seattle go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,062 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 UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 bio engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW Seattle. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Bio Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from UW Seattle make a median salary of $67,420 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $82,315.
Of the 28 students who earned a master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from UW Seattle in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| 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 Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 359 |
| Civil Engineering | 292 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 244 |
| Chemical Engineering | 132 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 125 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.