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 UW - Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in bio engineering.
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UW - Madison is in the top 10% of the country for bio engineering. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 159 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from UW - Madison. This makes it the #16 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #50 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 UW - Madison is $74,094. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 106 bio engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Bio Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from UW - Madison make a median salary of $82,680 a year. 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, 52 students graduated with a master's degree in bio engineering from UW - Madison. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 259 |
| Electrical Engineering | 214 |
| Industrial Engineering | 159 |
| Civil Engineering | 138 |
| Chemical Engineering | 129 |
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