Best BME Master’s Programs in U.S.

[u/Patient_Ad8052]

Hi, I’m applying to BME ME/MS(no thesis) programs this semester, and I’m wondering what the best programs are in terms of ROI, starting salary, and such. I’m unsure how accurate google searches and ranking websites are for this info, so I would appreciate any help. I’m currently going to apply to JHU, Stanford, Duke, Georgia Tech, Columbia, UPenn, BU, USC, CalTech, UC San Diego, and Tufts. If anyone also has strong, less prestigious schools as safeties I would appreciate that as well. Thanks in advance!

[u/MooseAndMallard]

What is your end goal and what is currently on your resume (especially internships)? I would really caution against non-thesis master’s degrees in BME unless they have a built-in internship or industry project component.

[u/Patient_Ad8052 → u/MooseAndMallard]

I’m looking to enter the industry after getting my masters. I don’t have any internship experience. I have undergraduate research for 3 semesters. Does a PhD or masters with thesis make a large difference in the industry?

[u/Stock-Editor-8853]

You’re applying to major research universities and your Master’s will not, say again NOT, make you competitive for Scientist positions in industry. Industry generally sees BME as a jack of all trades, master of none. If you want to earn $ in industry as a non-PhD, get an MBA. And your non-thesis masters will not put you in front of the EE or ME from the same universities.

[u/Patient_Ad8052 → u/Stock-Editor-8853]

What are the advantages in industry that come from an MBA? And would you find a masters with thesis putting me in front of EEs and MEs?

[u/apersello34]

Pitt has a pretty good program and might be a good safety (compared to the top programs at least).

COI: I went to Pitt

[u/Standard_Aerie_1609]

Is USC BioEngg T20?

[u/Patient_Ad8052 → u/Standard_Aerie_1609]

According to what I read online🤷‍♂️