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Biomedical Technology Basic Certificates
There are 77 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Biomedical Technology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about75% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of Biomedical Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Biomedical Technology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,460 students earned theirBiomedical Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biomedical Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 244 |
| Associate’s Degree | 602 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 51 |
| Master’s Degree | 563 |
Earnings of Biomedical Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Biomedical Technology of $62,211 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,527 |
| 4 years | $62,211 |
| 5 years | $69,356 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Biomedical Technology majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 50.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 278 |
| Women | 281 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biomedical Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 23.8% |
| Asian | 105 | 18.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 241 | 43.1% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 5.4% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 7 | 1.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.3% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Biomedical Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 113 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Biomedical Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
College of Biomedical Equipment Technology tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego Miramar College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biomedical Technology. This school awarded 89 basic certificates in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
MiraCosta College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 88 basic certificates in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santiago Canyon College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biomedical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Solano Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biomedical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biomedical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 76 basic certificates in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biomedical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern California Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Mission College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 47 basic certificates in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Madisonville Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biomedical Technology. This school awarded 41 basic certificates in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fullerton College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biomedical Technology. This school awarded 34 basic certificates in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Merritt College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biomedical Technology. This school awarded 27 basic certificates in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Citrus College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biomedical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Laney College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biomedical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Petersburg College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 18 basic certificates in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Philip's College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biomedical Technology. This school awarded 17 basic certificates in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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