by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UIC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIC as a strong choice for biomedical engineering, placing at #83 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 83 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 3 of 5 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 29 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in biomedical engineering at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 74 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
UIC is a solid choice among schools offering biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,717 a year. This is higher than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIC, biomedical engineering students accumulate a median of $22,500 in student loans. This is above $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were Asian. Approximately 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIC granted 74 bachelor’s completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (31%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UIC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 33 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 18 |
