The Biomedical Engineering programs attract a higher proportion of women than any other engineering program. I thought it would be interesting to show just how high the proportion is in some programs. I am not aware of any explanation. My guess is that the opportunity to contribute to the health of the community may be an important motivating factor. People who work in the healthcare field are typically attracted to the prospect of helping patients in need. Biomedical Engineering positions hold the promise of working on projects that will positively impact the lives of many patients if they proceed to commercialization.
| School | Total Graduates | % Female |
| Florida International University | 25 | 64% |
| Bucknell University | 13 | 62% |
| Oregon State University | 17 | 59% |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | 26 | 58% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | 28 | 57% |
| Texas A & M University | 45 | 56% |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | 22 | 55% |
| Tufts University | 48 | 54% |
| Saint Louis University-Main Campus | 17 | 53% |
| Brown University | 16 | 50% |
| University of Toledo-Main Campus | 28 | 50% |
| Western New England College | 8 | 50% |
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