by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in biomedical engineering at VCU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VCU among the top schools in the country for biomedical engineering, coming in at #145 out of 172 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 145 of 172 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Virginia | 4 of 4 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 of 33 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biomedical engineering at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 17 master’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
VCU is a solid choice among schools offering biomedical engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 41% of biomedical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering master’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
VCU granted 17 master’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (41%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 6 doctoral degrees in biomedical engineering.
VCU is not yet ranked for biomedical engineering at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 83% of biomedical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering doctoral degree graduates at VCU are White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
VCU awarded 6 doctoral degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
Undergraduate study is also available at VCU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 50 |