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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in bio engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #27 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #54 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Bio Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,097 a year. This is less than $64,853, which is the national median of all bio engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, bio engineering students borrow a median amount of $64,412 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $47,261 for all bio engineering majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the bio engineering program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $636 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
Of the 103 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in bio engineering from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Bio Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $70,860 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $82,315.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students graduated with a master's degree in bio engineering from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 295 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 233 |
| Chemical Engineering | 160 |
| Civil Engineering | 121 |
| Industrial Engineering | 57 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.