by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University as a strong choice for biomedical engineering, placing at #14 out of 172 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 14 of 172 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 2 of 5 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 29 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 47 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 47 master’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
Learn more about Northwestern University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of biomedical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northwestern University conferred 47 master’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the latest year of data — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (32%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 19 doctoral degrees in biomedical engineering.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 58% of biomedical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northwestern University awarded 19 doctoral completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northwestern University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 65 |