by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in biomedical engineering at WPI. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WPI as a strong choice for biomedical engineering, coming in at #54 out of 172 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 54 of 172 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 4 of 10 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 6 of 21 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biomedical engineering at WPI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 111 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 32 master’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
WPI holds a strong position among schools offering biomedical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of biomedical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering master’s degree graduates at WPI are White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WPI granted 32 master’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 6 doctoral degrees in biomedical engineering.
WPI has not been ranked for biomedical engineering at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of biomedical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering doctoral degree graduates at WPI are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a doctoral in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WPI conferred 6 doctoral completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the latest year of data — 17% to women and 83% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at WPI. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 111 |