by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VCU among the top schools in the country for biomedical engineering, coming in at #143 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 143 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Virginia | 4 of 4 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 of 33 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biomedical engineering at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 50 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,352 a year. This is above $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VCU, biomedical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $24,000 in student loans. This is above $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are Asian. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
VCU granted 50 bachelor’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (36%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at VCU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 6 |
