We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in biomedical engineering at GWU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates GWU among the top schools in the country for biomedical engineering, placing at #79 out of 172 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 79 of 172 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 20 of 34 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biomedical engineering at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 26 master’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,520 | $72,520 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of biomedical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering master’s degree graduates at GWU are White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
GWU awarded 26 master’s completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 10 doctoral degrees in biomedical engineering.
GWU is a solid choice among schools offering biomedical engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #10 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of biomedical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering doctoral degree graduates at GWU are Non-Resident Alien. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a doctoral in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GWU awarded 10 doctoral degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (60%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at GWU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 32 |