<p>Or do the other programs stand strong on their own.</p>
<p>They are visible on campus. Especially mech E and chem E. i think Chem E has just as many undergrads or close to the number of BMEs.</p>
<p>The best way to look at Engineering at Hopkins is that there is the Bioengineering programs (BME, biomolecular, biomaterials, biomechanics), the information sciences programs (computer science, computer engineering, applied math) and then your traditional applied science programs (mech e, electrical, civil, etc.). </p>
<p>Yes, the bioengineering and specifically BME program get more "press" because of their national rankings, but in now way do they overshadow the accomplishments of the other engineering programs. In fact, some of the most interesting research done at Hopkins at the undergraduate level is going on in departments like computer science, environmental engineering, and mechanical engineering.</p>
<p>I'd also add that the smaller size of some of the non-bioengineering departments opens a lot more doors and opportunities for JHU engineers. Come visit - the Engineering faculty love to talk with students.</p>