Compare 6 Biomedical/Medical Engineering. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $87,425.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Biomedical/Medical Engineering tells a different story. Across 6 programs in Massachusetts, earnings range from $58,437 to $116,182—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Biomedical/Medical Engineering program leads with graduates earning $116,182, well above the state average of $87,425. But the real story is accessibility—Wentworth Institute of Technology delivers $90,840 outcomes with an 85% acceptance rate, proving strong programs don't require single-digit admissions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. MIT graduates borrow $14,768 and face just a 2.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. When parent loans are included, MIT still leads with a 9.3% family burden, maintaining its 'Good' affordability rating.
Highest program earnings: $116,182
Strong outcomes ($90,840) with 85% acceptance
2.2% payment burden | Excellent
9.3% family burden | Good
| 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 | $90,840 | 63 | $25,028 | Excellent | $65,597 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $88,871 | 100 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,567 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $85,262 | 27 | $25,000 | Excellent | $22,757 | Good | |
| #5 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $84,960 | 143 | $23,250 | Excellent | $39,000 | Manageable |
| #6 | $58,437 | 21 | $25,500 | Good | $42,068 | High |
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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