by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WashU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WashU highly for biomedical engineering, coming in at #26 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 26 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Missouri | 1 of 3 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 12 |
Here is each degree level available for biomedical engineering at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 39 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington University in St Louis conferred 68 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WashU, biomedical engineering students borrow a median amount of $21,250 in student loans. This is higher than $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 8 |
WashU awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WashU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 39 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 19 |