by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Berkeley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for biomedical engineering, ranked #9 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 9 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in California | 4 of 19 |
The following degree levels are available for biomedical engineering at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 75 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley conferred 124 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Berkeley, biomedical engineering students borrow a median amount of $14,896 in student loans. This is higher than $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 45% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Asian. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UC Berkeley granted 124 bachelor’s completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (48%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Berkeley. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 75 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 8 |