The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Medical equipment and supplies manufacturers
- Research and development companies
- Medicine manufacturers
- Colleges and universities
- Private hospitals
Outlook
Growth for bioengineers is expected to be faster than average. Advances in technology will create new areas of research for bioengineers. The demand for improved medical equipment will also contribute to growth in this career. The aging population is creating a need for new medical devices such as knee replacements. Companies will continue to look for ways to improve treatments and medical devices.
Despite the growth of this career, it is very small and very few jobs will be created. Most openings will occur was people retire or leave this career.
Bioengineers (CIS 100512)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
417 Very small |
& |
0.5% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
23 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
179 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
26 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
94 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Lake County |
35 Very small |
& |
2.9% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
30 Very small |
& |
3.3% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
22,200 Very small |
& |
5.0% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
1,300 Very few |