Biomedical Engineering Degree

The biomedical engineering program at Pennsylvania State University – College of Medicine prepares students for careers in industrial, health care, academic, and government settings. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biological and health systems. Program courses include: integrated biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer biomedical engineering degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – College of Medicine

30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA

Pennsylvania State University - College of Medicine, a public graduate level institution, is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This school enrolls about 800 students per year. Pennsylvania State University - College of Medicine is a highly respected healthcare and medical school and is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Graduate level tuition is expected to cost close to $19,000 per year. For nonresidents of Pennsylvania the tuition rate will be higher, estimated to be around $37,000 yearly.

Areas of study available at Pennsylvania State University - College of Medicine include:

• Medicine
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Genetics

A school affiliated hospital is available which provides learning opportunities for students as well as access to medical and healthcare professionals for local residents.

Students should visit the school's website at med.psu.edu to obtain information on admissions, financial aid, student services and more available.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Hourly Rate: $74.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $155890
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 860
  • Average Hourly Rate: $75.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $157170
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $146200

Biomedical Engineers

Description

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, biomedical engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $78980

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).