by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cornell University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cornell University as a strong choice for biomedical engineering, coming in at #25 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 25 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in New York | 3 of 13 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 of 33 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biomedical engineering at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 107 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University handed out 55 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $96,614 a year. This is below $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, biomedical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $15,500 in student loans. This is higher than $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
Read more about Cornell University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are Asian. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Cornell University awarded 55 bachelor’s completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cornell University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 107 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 14 |
