by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCLA. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCLA highly for biomedical engineering, ranked #5 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 5 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in California | 2 of 19 |
The following degree levels are offered in biomedical engineering at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
UCLA holds a strong position among schools offering biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCLA earn a median of $97,038 a year. This is higher than $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCLA, biomedical engineering students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA are Asian. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UCLA granted 68 bachelor’s completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (46%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCLA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 22 |
