Compare 7 Biomedical/Medical Engineering. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $74,234.
The highest-earning Biomedical/Medical Engineering program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $41K earnings gap across 7 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Case Western Reserve University's Biomedical/Medical Engineering program leads with graduates earning $88,056. Yet University of Cincinnati follows closely at $85,695—a mere $2,361 gap despite Cincinnati's 87.7% acceptance rate versus Case Western's 28.7%. The state average of $74,234 shows how these top programs outperform by significant margins.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Cincinnati graduates borrow $21,250 and face just a 4.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. When parent loans are included, Cincinnati maintains the lead with a 10.5% family burden, still in the 'Good' tier—proof that strong outcomes and affordability can coexist.
Highest program earnings: $88,056
Strong outcomes ($85,695) with 87.7% acceptance
4.6% payment burden | Excellent
10.5% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $88,056 | 82 | $24,000 | Excellent | $31,458 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $85,695 | 66 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Good | |
| #3 | $81,989 | 72 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Good | |
| #4 | University Of ToledoPublic | $74,617 | 51 | $22,250 | Excellent | $19,243 | Good |
| #5 | $73,018 | 35 | $22,750 | Excellent | $14,381 | Good | |
| #6 | $69,004 | 61 | $23,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $47,260 | 22 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
