by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in bio engineering.
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WUSTL is in the top 10% of the country for bio engineering. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 159 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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Of the 55 bio engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WUSTL, about 53% were men and 47% 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 | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 bio engineering majors earned their master's degree from WUSTL. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 152 |
| Electrical Engineering | 110 |
| Chemical Engineering | 56 |
| Other Engineering | 51 |
| Systems Engineering | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.