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, and more. Also, learn how Carnegie Mellon ranks among other schools offering degrees in bio engineering.
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Carnegie Mellon is in the top 10% of the country for bio engineering. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 176 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #21 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2021, making the school the #65 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Bio Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from Carnegie Mellon make a median salary of $71,023 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $73,107.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
Of the 54 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in bio engineering from Carnegie Mellon in 2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of bio engineering master's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 548 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 298 |
| Computer Engineering | 144 |
| Robotics Engineering | 133 |
| Chemical Engineering | 126 |
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