by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in biomedical engineering at UIC. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIC as a strong choice for biomedical engineering, placing at #85 out of 172 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 85 of 172 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 3 of 5 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 29 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in biomedical engineering at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 33 master’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering biomedical engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 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 | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 45% of biomedical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering master’s degree graduates at UIC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UIC granted 33 master’s completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (64%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 18 doctoral degrees in biomedical engineering.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering biomedical engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of biomedical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering doctoral degree graduates at UIC were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a doctoral in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIC awarded 18 doctoral degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (56%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UIC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 74 |