Biomedical Engineering Degree

The biomedical engineering program at Colorado School of Mines 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 Colorado colleges that offer biomedical engineering degrees.

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Colorado School of Mines (Mines)

500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely, CO

Colorado School of Mines provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Golden, Colorado and publically funded. About five thousand students enroll at Colorado School of Mines yearly.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Engineering
• Mathematics And Statistics
• Engineering Technology
• Social Sciences
• Physical Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Mines. A score between 1200 - 1385 on the SAT, or 27 - 31 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Mines accepts around 40% of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 19% of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Colorado School of Mines varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $16,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $32,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is around $5,400 annually. Some students at Colorado School of Mines may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The Mines Orediggers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.mines.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Biomedical Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mines 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).