by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UT Austin. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Austin among the top schools in the country for biomedical engineering, ranked #33 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 33 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Texas | 3 of 8 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 of 13 |
The following degree levels are granted in biomedical engineering at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 94 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 94 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Austin earn a median of $87,087 a year. This is higher than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
To complete a bachelor’s at UT Austin, biomedical engineering students accumulate a median of $21,071 in student loans. This is lower than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 UT Austin were Asian. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UT Austin granted 94 bachelor’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (50%).
Graduate study is also available at UT Austin. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 31 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 19 |
