by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Virginia Tech. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for biomedical engineering, ranked #34 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 34 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Virginia | 2 of 4 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 33 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biomedical engineering at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 67 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
Virginia Tech is a solid choice among schools offering biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 55% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Virginia Tech granted 67 bachelor’s completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).
Graduate study is also available at Virginia Tech. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 7 |