Compare 9 Biomedical/Medical Engineering. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $80,363.
The highest-earning Biomedical/Medical Engineering program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $54K earnings gap across 9 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Pennsylvania's Biomedical/Medical Engineering program leads with graduates earning $105,728. But Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus delivers $97,095—just $9K less—while accepting 80% of applicants versus Penn's 6%. The average across all programs is $80,363, showing how top-tier outcomes aren't limited to ultra-selective schools.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Pennsylvania graduates borrow $15,715 and face just a 2.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.15.
Highest program earnings: $105,728
Strong outcomes ($97,095) with 80% acceptance
2.6% payment burden | Excellent
8.9% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $105,728 | 54 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Good |
| #2 | $97,095 | 120 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $91,369 | 69 | $24,250 | Excellent | $35,031 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $88,294 | 102 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #5 | Lehigh UniversityPrivate | $84,975 | 56 | $21,960 | Excellent | $42,245 | Manageable |
| #6 | Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrivate | $82,463 | 42 | $21,750 | Excellent | $37,130 | Manageable |
| #7 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | $66,821 | 20 | $27,000 | Good | $62,750 | High |
| #8 | Temple UniversityPublic | $54,415 | 59 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | High |
| #9 | Widener UniversityPrivate | $52,107 | 17 | $27,000 | Manageable | $33,146 | 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 →
