by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GWU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates GWU among the top schools in the country for biomedical engineering, placing at #79 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 79 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 20 of 33 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biomedical engineering at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GWU report a median salary of $97,853 a year. This is higher than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GWU, biomedical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $23,000 in student loans. This is lower than $23,019, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
GWU awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GWU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 26 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 10 |
