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 WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in bio engineering.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for bio engineering majors, WUSTL came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from WUSTL. This makes it the #36 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2021, making the school the #14 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 WUSTL is $68,716. This is higher than $55,043, which is the national median for all bio engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WUSTL, bio engineering students borrow a median amount of $21,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all bio engineering bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,495.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at Washington University in St Louis.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in bio engineering from WUSTL. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Master’s in bio engineering from WUSTL in 2021, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 156 |
| Electrical Engineering | 116 |
| Chemical Engineering | 85 |
| Systems Engineering | 54 |
| Other Engineering | 51 |
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