Compare 122 Biomedical/Medical Engineering. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $75,788. Top programs: $116,182+.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs produce graduates earning between $91,369 and $116,182—a $25K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 122 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
At the top, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology produces Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates earning $116,182, followed by Northwestern University at $108,516. The average across all programs is $75,788, yet these elite programs deliver outcomes nearly 50% above the field average while maintaining excellent affordability.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Johns Hopkins University graduates borrow $10,250 and face just a 1.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Northwestern offers the best family value with a 7.3% burden including parent loans—still excellent, proving top programs can be affordable.
Highest program earnings: $116,182
Strong outcomes with 58% acceptance
1.8% payment burden | Excellent
7.3% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $116,182 | 50 | $14,768 | Excellent | $42,501 | Good | |
| #2 | Northwestern UniversityPrivate | $108,516 | 62 | $15,000 | Excellent | $26,966 | Excellent |
| #3 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $105,728 | 54 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Good |
| #4 | $104,579 | 51 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Good | |
| #5 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $101,300 | 130 | $10,250 | Excellent | $29,048 | Excellent |
| #6 | Duke UniversityPrivate | $100,584 | 89 | $13,000 | Excellent | $27,998 | Excellent |
| #7 | $98,618 | 102 | $23,750 | Excellent | $52,241 | Manageable | |
| #8 | Santa Clara UniversityPrivate | $98,444 | 37 | $19,162 | Excellent | $56,271 | Manageable |
| #9 | $97,977 | 102 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Good | |
| #10 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $97,853 | 51 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Good |
| #11 | $97,095 | 120 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $97,038 | 66 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Good | |
| #13 | $96,808 | 92 | $15,500 | Excellent | $24,257 | Good | |
| #14 | $96,112 | 57 | $20,500 | Excellent | $33,574 | Good | |
| #15 | $94,434 | 55 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Good | |
| #16 | Vanderbilt UniversityPrivate | $94,340 | 53 | $14,000 | Excellent | $30,844 | Good |
| #17 | $94,301 | 89 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Good | |
| #18 | University Of UtahPublic | $93,547 | 83 | $19,000 | Excellent | $18,886 | Excellent |
| #19 | $92,574 | 128 | $20,121 | Excellent | $23,000 | Good | |
| #20 | $91,369 | 69 | $24,250 | Excellent | $35,031 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $90,840 | 63 | $25,028 | Excellent | $65,597 | Challenging | |
| #22 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $89,553 | 40 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Manageable |
| #23 | $89,405 | 246 | $21,672 | Excellent | $32,216 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $88,871 | 100 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,567 | Challenging | |
| #25 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $88,294 | 102 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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