by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 6 U.S. colleges awarded 70 degrees and certificates in Biomechanics. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 50% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Biomechanics Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $31,856 one year after completing, rising to $64,772 after four years.
Studying Biomechanics covers A Program Of Study That Focuses On The Biological, Anatomical, And Mechanical Structure And Function Of The Mechanical Aspects Of Biological Systems. Includes Courses In Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Mechanics, Measurement And Instrumentation, And Research Methods.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, biomechanics draws strong interest, with 70 degrees awarded annually. 6 colleges award biomechanics degrees, an average of 12 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 27.
By level, the 70 awards include 35 bachelor’s degrees, 22 master’s degrees and 13 doctorates.
Women earned 59% of biomechanics degrees and certificates in the latest year (41 of 70). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (53) and multiracial (5), and international students earned 10.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Biomechanics Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. In all, 6 colleges offer biomechanics programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Biomechanics Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common biomechanics credential is the bachelor’s degree: 35 of the 70 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to biomechanics call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Instructing, and for knowledge of English Language, Biology and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Written Expression.
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How long a biomechanics degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 35 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 22 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 13 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to biomechanics, at 29.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 29.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 29.3% |
| Post-doctoral training | 23.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 11.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.1% |
| First professional degree | 0.6% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Biomechanics, with an average median salary of $76,751; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Professor, Lecturer, College Faculty Member and Associate Professor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to biomechanics, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 95,666 | 3.7% |
Biomechanics graduates earn a median $31,856 one year after completing their program, $64,772 after four years and $65,457 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,856 |
| 4 years | $64,772 |
| 5 years | $65,457 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to biomechanics is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, with a median salary of $111,314.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $107,979 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
Biomechanics has 12 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 12,662 degrees a year; the largest are Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (8,412), Physiology, General (3,053) and Pathology/Experimental Pathology (310). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 8,412 |
| Physiology, General | 3,053 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 310 |
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 235 |
| Vision Science/Physiological Optics | 219 |
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 218 |
| Cardiovascular Science | 61 |
| Molecular Physiology | 44 |
| Aerospace Physiology and Medicine | 40 |
| Cell Physiology | 33 |
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