Below are the key facts about graduate study in biomedical engineering at WashU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WashU highly for biomedical engineering, coming in at #25 out of 172 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 25 of 172 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Missouri | 1 of 3 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 12 |
Here is each degree level available for biomedical engineering at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 39 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis awarded 39 master’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biomedical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering master’s degree graduates at WashU were Non-Resident Alien. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WashU granted 39 master’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (54%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis conferred 19 doctoral degrees in biomedical engineering.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of biomedical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering doctoral degree graduates at WashU were White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WashU granted 19 doctoral completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 32% to women and 68% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%).
Undergraduate study is also available at WashU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 68 |