Biomedical Engineering Degree

The biomedical engineering program at Walla Walla 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 Washington colleges that offer biomedical engineering degrees.

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Walla Walla University

Also known as Walla Walla College

500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA

Walla Walla University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in College Place, WA, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Over 1,800 students enroll at Walla Walla University yearly.

Areas of study offered at Walla Walla University include but are not limited to:

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Engineering

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students accepted to Walla Walla University have an SAT score within the range of 1380 to 1770, or an ACT score in a range of 19 to 26. Roughly 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Walla Walla University, with 54 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $3,500 per year. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at www.wallawalla.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Biomedical Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Walla Walla University offers a bachelor's degree program in biomedical engineering.

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

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

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).