### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering is a valuable choice and typically a mandatory first step for students aspiring to enter a career as a biomedical engineering technician, a field service biologist, or a biomedical equipment technician. In fact, nationally, bioengineering and biomedical engineering is pretty common ranking as the 63rd most popular degree. Last academic year, there were 7,921 bioengineering and biomedical engineering graduates. In-state tuition for bioengineering and biomedical engineering at private schools is, on average, 4.1 times more expensive than their public peers.

 There are 171 universities which offer bioengineering and biomedical engineering. 171 institutions is on par with other degrees offered in the United States. If you're hoping to surround yourself with other bioengineering and biomedical engineering majors, consider colleges in California which have the most undergraduates admitted to bioengineering and biomedical engineering annually. Zooming out, the top region to major in bioengineering and biomedical engineering is in the Southeast region with [Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus](/colleges/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus), [North Carolina State University at Raleigh](/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh), and [Clemson University](/colleges/clemson-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the best conference to study bioengineering and biomedical engineering is the Atlantic Coast Conference with [Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus](/colleges/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus), [North Carolina State University at Raleigh](/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh), and [Clemson University](/colleges/clemson-university) representing the conference. On that topic, our selection for the best university for bioengineering and biomedical engineering is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). You might also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The 'best' school does not mean it is the best school for every student. There are lots more facets to consider when selecting institution. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would modify your feelings on where to go to college. At authority.org, we examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which bioengineering and biomedical engineering university has the top college campus, the answer is [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university). If, for example, you are mostly interested in which school has the best campus, we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, government databases, professor reviews, and more in order to compare every major in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our comprehensive list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and from that list, our pick for the university with the best student life for bioengineering and biomedical engineering is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Are you curious why? Keep reading to learn more about Authority's top recommendations. Many of our picks just might surprise you.

 If price is a significant deciding factor in your choice of where you attend college, you might consider avoiding [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york). [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york)&nbspappears to be the most expensive university for bioengineering and biomedical engineering, at least for out of state enrollment. We do have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that might put the price tag of [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you could be interested to know that bioengineering and biomedical engineering is the 47th most expensive program in the nation, with an average cost of $49,400. To zoom out a little, the most expensive state for bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the nation is Maryland demonstrated with a tuition of $55,350 at the main college in the state Johns Hopkins University. Even more broadly, the most expensive region for bioengineering and biomedical engineering is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Tufts University](/colleges/tufts-university) with a cost of $57,324, [Dartmouth College](/colleges/dartmouth-college) with a cost of $55,605, and [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university) with a cost of $57,112.

 Our cheapest region for bioengineering and biomedical engineering is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus](/colleges/university-of-colorado-denver-anschutz-medical-campus) with a cost of $24,408, [Montana State University](/colleges/montana-state-university) with a cost of $23,890, and [University of Utah](/colleges/university-of-utah) with a cost of $26,017. In better news, the most affordable university for bioengineering and biomedical engineering is [Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus](/colleges/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus). Our comprehensive list of the most affordable universities can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can expect to pay about $12,100 for a degree in bioengineering and biomedical engineering. The price inflates by a lot to an average of $30,500 for an out-of-state public-school student. Our selection for the college representing the best value for bioengineering and biomedical engineering: [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). On this page you will find our comprehensive list for the schools we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. That being said, this section is based on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for bioengineering and biomedical engineering students range widely, but within two years graduation students will typically make around $51,300. There is a lot of variation in pay; top positions can experience pay up to $89,400. Straight out of school, the lowest end jobs within the bioengineering and biomedical engineering field earn $29,000, which is an alright wage. The top earning grads for bioengineering and biomedical engineering come from [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology)&nbspand if you are looking for universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The overall diversity of bioengineering and biomedical engineering stands pretty high, falling within the 90th percentile of majors nationally. The university with the highest composite diversity for bioengineering and biomedical engineering is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list for the universities which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering major ranks only within the 43rd percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is actually above financial diversity, ranking in the 84th percentile. White collegians make up the largest share, 49%, of those studying bioengineering and biomedical engineering. Additionally, 54% of undergraduates seeking a bioengineering and biomedical engineering degree are men.

 The median rating of bioengineering and biomedical engineering professors is 4.2 stars, a score which is 5% higher than the average score across every major; which is a good ranking. If you want the most popular bioengineering and biomedical engineering professor in the country, look no further than Alex Dubov at [Loma Linda University](/colleges/loma-linda-university). It may be shocking, but the best ranked bioengineering and biomedical engineering instructors according to students are found at [Boise State University](/colleges/boise-state-university). As we including information beyond simply rankings it becomes clear that the college with the best professors for bioengineering and biomedical engineering is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). One can find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the best examples of instructors in the country.

 Finally, the most difficult college to get into for bioengineering and biomedical engineering is [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we do have a comprehensive list of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). Although, here at Authority we hope you believe that considering the higher education world with context primarily formed from superlatives can create issues. We at Authority encourage you to read our other pages on different colleges and read a few of our helpful background articles on important things to think about as your college search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Bioengineering and biomedical engineering is the 63rd most popular degree in America, with 7,921 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #64 [Environmental Studies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-environmental-studies), and narrowly lost to #62 [Philosophy](/rankings/best-colleges-for-philosophy).

 The degree is offered at a total of 171 colleges across the nation, and is the 116th most widely offered degree. Given that bioengineering and biomedical engineering is offered at 42% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America, you can be sure this is a critical degree and the skillsets acquired are likely to last for a long time.

 It is also worth noting that 60% of colleges offering bioengineering and biomedical engineering are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most bioengineering and biomedical engineering graduates, largely led by [Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus](/colleges/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus), while it’s the Atlantic Coast Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo](/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo) and [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more bioengineering and biomedical engineering graduates than [University of California-San Francisco](/colleges/university-of-california-san-francisco), which graduated 239 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study bioengineering and biomedical engineering). More students studied bioengineering and biomedical engineering as a percentage of total students at [Southern California Institute of Technology](/colleges/southern-california-institute-of-technology) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Bioengineering and biomedical engineering is the 47th most expensive degree in the nation, with a median cost of $49,365 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #48, [Statistics](rankings/best-colleges-for-statistics), with a median cost of $49,265).

 New England has the most expensive schools with first-class bioengineering and biomedical engineering programs predominantly led by [Tufts University](/colleges/tufts-university) with an annual cost of $57,324. The most expensive state for bioengineering and biomedical engineering is Maryland led by [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university).

 Public schools with solid programs typically charge 75.35% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 37.77% less than your average private school. So, if you're trying to find a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition ASAP.

 The most high-priced option in the top 25 is [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york), which is the 3rd most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college). It costs just $8,038 per year, but it's its bioengineering and biomedical engineering program is ranked #97. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable school, [Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus](/colleges/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus)  might be right for you, ranked #1 with an in-state cost of just $10,258. Another more affordable pick would be #22, [Clemson University](/colleges/clemson-university) in Pickens County, SC with a cost of $14,118 for in-state students and $37,110 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Going to college is a major investment for most people. It's critical to lack doubt you enlarge your earning potential. Therefore, we hope the following income and career data help you make an informed decision when picking your focus.

 The average Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering graduate generates a first year salary of $63,009 a year, which is the 38th most of any subject. After a little time in their occupations, they can earn as high as $89,416 down to $28,975, but average roughly $51,251. Just so you know, that is 33% higher than America's average.

 The most common job for a Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering graduate is Engineer, which generally earn around $59,000; next are Software Engineer and Systems Engineer, which usually earn near $65,000 and $56,000 respectively.

 The best paid region for Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering graduates is The Great Lakes. IL has the best paid Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering graduates of any state. The highest earning conference for Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering graduates is Ivy League.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering: Median Professor Rating: 4.2 / 5, which is above average.

 Professors frequently play a great role in shaping your college experience, regardless of your focus. A thoughtful teacher might provide inspiration and set a student up for future success. Conversely, a bad professor can interrupt your development or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering have a median student rating of 4.2 out of 5, which puts these professors in the top 37th percentile in the US grounded in student approval. For context that's 5% north of the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering just out-ranked those from ["Sustainability Studies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-sustainability-studies), whereas ["Science Teacher Education"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-science-teacher-education)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.

 Now for some statistics about Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering professors. Colleges located in small citys tend to have the best Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering professors. The University Athletic Association has the highest rated Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering professors. The Great Lakes region has the highest rated Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering professors. Private universities tend to have higher rated Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering professors than public universities. Finally, Ohio has the highest rated Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering professors in the nation.

 Alex Dubov, instructor at [Loma Linda University](/colleges/loma-linda-university)&nbspin Loma Linda, CA is the most popular Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering professor in the United States. John Frye, professor at [Case Western Reserve University](/colleges/case-western-reserve-university)&nbspin Cleveland, OH is the highest rated Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Want to know which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is a fabulously formative time of one's life; it is an opportunity for personal progress and evolution. Undergraduates continue to figure out their values and learn many of the indispensable skills to become a successful member of society. But learning is deeper than what one learns in a classroom environment - the campus dialogue, the life lesson gained from a tenured professor, the exposure to a different way of thinking. Therefore, attending a diverse college greatly enriches what one gains from the time in university.

 Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering is a more popular major among students of color than white students. 49% of the nation's Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering majors are white students, followed by asian students (21%), students of other races\*\*(19%), and latino students (9%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of Houston](/colleges/university-of-houston) located in Houston, TX.

 In addition, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering is diverse with respect to sex, with 46% of students majoring in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Bucknell University](/colleges/bucknell-university) in Lewisburg, PA.

 Another important type of diversity is class diversity. Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering is around average for financial diversity (57th percentile). 31% of its students come from high income households, 16% are from households with $48,000 to $75,000 annual incomes, and 24% grew up in homes that bring in under $30,000 a year. [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill) has the most fiscally diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall FL is the most diverse state for Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Ivy League is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 21%
* Black: 3%
* Latino: 9%
* White: 49%
* Other: 19%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 54%
* Female: 46%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 24%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 31%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 66%
* Out of State: 27%
* International: 8%


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