by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at USC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USC among the top schools in the country for biomedical engineering, coming in at #3 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 3 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in California | 1 of 19 |
Here is each degree level offered in biomedical engineering at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California awarded 73 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USC earn a median of $101,450 a year. This is above $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USC, biomedical engineering students accumulate a median of $14,500 in student loans. This is below $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at USC were Asian. Roughly 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
USC granted 73 bachelor’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (34%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at USC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 51 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 15 |
