Compare 35 Biomedical/Medical Engineering. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $78,517.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs produce graduates earning between $80,803 and $116,182—a $35K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 35 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology's Biomedical/Medical Engineering program leads with graduates earning $116,182, while the University of Pennsylvania follows at $105,728. Yet Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute proves accessibility doesn't compromise outcomes—its 58% admission rate still delivers $98,618 earnings, well above the $78,517 regional average.
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. The University of Pennsylvania offers the best family value at 8.9% total burden, while Rensselaer's students maintain excellent affordability despite higher debt loads.
Highest program earnings: $116,182
Strong outcomes ($98,618) with 58% acceptance
2.2% payment burden | Excellent
8.9% 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 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $105,728 | 54 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Good |
| #3 | $98,618 | 102 | $23,750 | Excellent | $52,241 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $97,095 | 120 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $91,369 | 69 | $24,250 | Excellent | $35,031 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $90,840 | 63 | $25,028 | Excellent | $65,597 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $89,553 | 40 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Manageable |
| #8 | $88,871 | 100 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,567 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $88,294 | 102 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #10 | University Of RochesterPrivate | $86,302 | 58 | $21,000 | Excellent | $30,000 | Good |
| #11 | $85,262 | 27 | $25,000 | Excellent | $22,757 | Good | |
| #12 | Lehigh UniversityPrivate | $84,975 | 56 | $21,960 | Excellent | $42,245 | Manageable |
| #13 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $84,960 | 143 | $23,250 | Excellent | $39,000 | Manageable |
| #14 | $84,625 | 104 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $83,518 | 74 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,866 | Good | |
| #16 | Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrivate | $82,463 | 42 | $21,750 | Excellent | $37,130 | Manageable |
| #17 | $82,443 | 66 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Manageable | |
| #18 | $82,317 | 46 | $22,250 | Excellent | $28,000 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $82,175 | 46 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,192 | Challenging | |
| #20 | $80,803 | 120 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Good | |
| #21 | $76,755 | 29 | $26,814 | Excellent | $36,545 | Manageable | |
| #22 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $75,680 | 59 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Manageable |
| #23 | University At BuffaloPublic | $75,123 | 68 | $19,000 | Excellent | $20,734 | Good |
| #24 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $74,723 | 66 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Good |
| #25 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $74,180 | 14 | $11,428 | Excellent | $48,245 | Manageable |
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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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