by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in biomedical engineering at UCLA. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCLA highly for biomedical engineering, ranked #7 out of 172 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 7 of 172 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in California | 2 of 19 |
The following degree levels are offered in biomedical engineering at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 34 master’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
UCLA is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 12 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 | $56,518 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of biomedical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering master’s degree graduates at UCLA were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UCLA granted 34 master’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 47% to women and 53% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (35%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles conferred 22 doctoral degrees in biomedical engineering.
UCLA ranks competitively among schools offering biomedical engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 55% of biomedical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering doctoral degree graduates at UCLA are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCLA granted 22 doctoral completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (36%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UCLA. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 68 |