CUNY City College
New York, NY · Public
Admits 60% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $92,172
- Avg. net price per year
- $3,776
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Typical debt
- $11,990
Biomedical engineer: the path
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems. Description from O*NET
Also called: Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician (Biomedical Tech), Engineer, Process Engineer, Research Engineer
Typical pay$109,370Median yearly pay, BLS 2025
Job outlook+7.6% jobsProjected change, 2025–35. All jobs: +3.5%.
Time after high schoolAbout 4 yearsTypical full-time study and training
- Step 1Bachelor’s in biomedical engineering4 years
- Step 2Internship or research experience
- Step 3Entry-level jobSome roles prefer a graduate degree
Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree · More on the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
Clubs and volunteering for this career →Colleges for this path
Related majors: Biomedical/Medical Engineering · Chemical Engineering · Biological/Biosystems Engineering
270 colleges match
College Scorecard, 2024 data. Earnings are the median for graduates of the related majors, 4 years after graduating. All figures are estimates.
Best value = earnings ÷ (net price × years of study). Net prices under $1,000 count as $1,000.
Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Saint Clairsville, OH · Public
- Earnings after graduation
- $85,990
- Avg. net price per year
- $3,925
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Typical debt
- $21,056
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster, OH · Public
- Earnings after graduation
- $85,990
- Avg. net price per year
- $5,650
- Graduation rate
- 33%
- Typical debt
- $21,056
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · Public
Admits 24% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $89,799
- Avg. net price per year
- $6,541
- Graduation rate
- 90%
- Typical debt
- $15,000
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX · Public
Admits 86% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $101,018
- Avg. net price per year
- $9,366
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Typical debt
- $21,250
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV · Public
Admits 37% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $96,503
- Avg. net price per year
- $9,337
- Graduation rate
- 31%
- Typical debt
- $22,500
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Public
Admits 89% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $90,091
- Avg. net price per year
- $8,889
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Typical debt
- $17,095
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · Public
Admits 43% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $94,387
- Avg. net price per year
- $9,812
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Typical debt
- $17,988
Florida International University
Miami, FL · Public
Admits 55% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $88,656
- Avg. net price per year
- $9,288
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Typical debt
- $16,500
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Public
Admits 46% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $99,532
- Avg. net price per year
- $10,440
- Graduation rate
- 83%
- Typical debt
- $14,289
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC · Public
Admits 50% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $100,386
- Avg. net price per year
- $10,846
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Typical debt
- $27,000
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Public
Admits 9% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $112,296
- Avg. net price per year
- $12,548
- Graduation rate
- 93%
- Typical debt
- $14,000
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · Public
Admits 75% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $102,849
- Avg. net price per year
- $11,531
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Typical debt
- $16,000
Rice University
Houston, TX · Private nonprofit
Admits 8% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $117,352
- Avg. net price per year
- $13,370
- Graduation rate
- 94%
- Typical debt
- $11,000
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM · Public
Admits 45% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $85,900
- Avg. net price per year
- $9,873
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Typical debt
- $19,085
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · Public
Admits 11% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $115,812
- Avg. net price per year
- $13,481
- Graduation rate
- 94%
- Typical debt
- $13,000
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA · Public
Admits 14% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $103,430
- Avg. net price per year
- $12,116
- Graduation rate
- 93%
- Typical debt
- $21,672
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, CT · Public
Admits 87% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $91,475
- Avg. net price per year
- $10,875
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Typical debt
- $21,500
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC · Public
Admits 15% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $97,992
- Avg. net price per year
- $11,655
- Graduation rate
- 91%
- Typical debt
- $14,000
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX · Public
Admits 91% of applicants
- Earnings after graduation
- $97,811
- Avg. net price per year
- $12,090
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Typical debt
- $22,934
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