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Biomedical Engineering

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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Biomedical Engineering.

Entry Level Salary
$60,727
Median Salary
$150,000
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
13.7%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $6,000,000
Entry (Early)
$60,727
Median (Prime)
$150,000
High (Prime)
$160,776

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.

Lifetime Value Added (NPV)

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+88k
+806k
+892k
$25k / yr
-2k
+717k
+802k
$50k / yr
-92k
+627k
+712k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
33
23
23
$25k / yr
Never
25
25
$50k / yr
Never
27
27

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-2%
659%
738%
$50k / yr
-42%
288%
328%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate54.4%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.

Top Professions

Physicians

9.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$17,004
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$245,452|$271,090
openings
20,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.6%

Engineers, All Other

6.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$76,174
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$90,585|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A

Software developers

5.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$96,466
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$126,000|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%

Management occupations

4.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$85,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$160,000|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Physical scientists, all other

3.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,747|$122,570
openings
1,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.1%

Postsecondary teachers

3.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$32,155
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$41,000|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%

Industrial engineers, including health and safety

3.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$80,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$87,447|$102,670
openings
24,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +12%

Engineers

3.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$66,910
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$86,893|$108,620
openings
106,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.5%

Life scientists

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$45,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$86,819|$96,310
openings
27,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.4%

Management analysts

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$86,893
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$128,621|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

Program Variants & Earnings Ranges

Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.

Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.

Program TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
biomedical/medical engineering.Associate's Degree4$80,829 - $80,829
biomedical/medical engineering.Bachelor's Degree165$67,246 - $129,555
biomedical/medical engineering.Master's Degree150$78,751 - $191,778
biomedical/medical engineering.Doctoral Degree108$119,953 - $167,374
biomedical/medical engineering.First Professional Degree1$135,248 - $135,248