Biomedical Engineering Degree

The biomedical engineering program at Carnegie Mellon University 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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Carnegie Mellon University

Also known as Carnegie Mellon; CMU

3333 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Around 11,000 students enroll at Carnegie Mellon University yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Carnegie Mellon University offers:

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score within the range of 1950 - 2250, or an ACT composite score in a range of 29 - 33. Carnegie Mellon University admits roughly 30 percent of students applying yearly. Of those admitted, nearly 29 percent of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at my.cmu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $48,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $7,200. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Carnegie Mellon University is the "Tartans", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study, and more may be accessed on school's website at www.cmu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Biomedical Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Carnegie Mellon; CMU has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $66.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $138860

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $55020

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).