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Basic Certificates in Biomedical Technology

326 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 39 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a basic certificate in biomedical engineering tech. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 58 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.1% of biomedical engineering tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Biomedical Engineering Tech Majors

In 2020-2021, 326 earned their basic certificate in biomedical engineering tech. This makes it the 97th most popular basic certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biomedical engineering tech at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 532
Basic Certificate 326
Undergraduate Certificate 191
Bachelor’s Degree 31

Earnings of Biomedical Engineering Tech Majors With Basic Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in biomedical engineering tech. About 53.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 174
Women 152
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The racial-ethnic distribution of biomedical engineering tech basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 74
Black or African American 13
Hispanic or Latino 83
White 116
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 33
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There are 39 colleges that offer a basic certificate in biomedical engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, Illinois
63 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for biomedical engineering tech students seekinga basic certificate is Joliet Junior College. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The biomedical engineering tech program at Joliet Junior College awarded 63 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#2

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
41 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for biomedical engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is City College of San Francisco. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 basic certificates were handed out to biomedical engineering tech majors at City College of San Francisco. About 66% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

American River College

Sacramento, California
28 Yearly Graduations
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American River College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in biomedical engineering tech. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 basic certificates were handed out to biomedical engineering tech majors at American River.

#4

San Diego Miramar College

San Diego, California
26 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego Miramar College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in biomedical engineering tech. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The biomedical engineering tech program at San Diego Miramar College awarded 26 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
26 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for biomedical engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is San Jacinto Community College. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The biomedical engineering tech program at San Jacinto Community College awarded 26 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 31% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, California
16 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

MiraCosta College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in biomedical engineering tech. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 basic certificates were handed out to biomedical engineering tech majors at MiraCosta College. Of these students, 69% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Laney College

Oakland, California
15 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for biomedical engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Laney College. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 basic certificates were handed out to biomedical engineering tech majors at Laney College. About 73% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Irvine Valley College

Irvine, California
14 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Irvine Valley College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in biomedical engineering tech. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. The biomedical engineering tech program at Irvine Valley College awarded 14 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#9

Solano Community College

Fairfield, California
12 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for biomedical engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Solano Community College. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. The biomedical engineering tech program at Solano Community College awarded 12 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Merritt College

Oakland, California
11 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Merritt College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in biomedical engineering tech. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 basic certificates were handed out to biomedical engineering tech majors at Merritt College. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#11

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Philadelphia is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in biomedical engineering tech. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 basic certificates were handed out to biomedical engineering tech majors at Community College of Philadelphia. About 10% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St Petersburg College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in biomedical engineering tech. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 basic certificates were handed out to biomedical engineering tech majors at SPC. About 44% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Los Angeles Mission College

Sylmar, California
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Los Angeles Mission College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in biomedical engineering tech. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 basic certificates were handed out to biomedical engineering tech majors at Los Angeles Mission College. Of these students, 63% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, California
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santiago Canyon College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in biomedical engineering tech. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The biomedical engineering tech program at Santiago Canyon College awarded 8 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, California
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women

East Los Angeles College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in biomedical engineering tech. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 basic certificates were handed out to biomedical engineering tech majors at East Los Angeles College. Of these students, 43% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Ohlone College

Fremont, California
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Ohlone College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in biomedical engineering tech. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The biomedical engineering tech program at Ohlone College awarded 4 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, California
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santa Ana College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in biomedical engineering tech. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 basic certificates were handed out to biomedical engineering tech majors at SAC. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Fullerton College

Fullerton, California
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Fullerton College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in biomedical engineering tech. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their basic certificate in biomedical engineering tech from Fullerton College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#18

Berkeley City College

Berkeley, California
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Berkeley City College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in biomedical engineering tech. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their basic certificate in biomedical engineering tech from Berkeley City College.

3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in biomedical engineering tech. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 basic certificates were handed out to biomedical engineering tech majors at IUPUI. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to biomedical engineering tech that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Electromechanical Maintenance 1,094
Instrumentation Technology 714
Electromechanical Technology 591
Automation Engineer Technology 240
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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