by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Drexel. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Drexel among the top schools in the country for biomedical engineering, coming in at #85 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 85 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania | 9 of 11 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 22 of 33 |
Here is each degree level granted in biomedical engineering at Drexel, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 101 |
| Master’s | 66 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Drexel University conferred 101 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
Drexel is a solid choice among schools offering biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Drexel report a median salary of $89,382 a year. This is higher than $83,624, the median for all majors at Drexel.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Drexel, biomedical engineering students accumulate a median of $30,697 in student loans. This is higher than $28,915, the typical median for all majors at Drexel.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,766 | $60,042 |
| Fees | $2,370 | $2,370 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Drexel are White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Drexel awarded 101 bachelor’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (45%).
Graduate study is also available at Drexel. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 66 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 13 |
