by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Madison as a strong choice for biomedical engineering, ranked #29 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 29 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 5 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 29 |
The following degree levels are granted in biomedical engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 115 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 115 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,003 a year. This is above $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, biomedical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $20,492 in student loans. This is below $21,813, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,273 | $40,506 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 10 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 115 bachelor’s completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 50 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 8 |
