Compare 35 Biomedical/Medical Engineering. programs in the South. Average earnings: $73,524.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Biomedical/Medical Engineering tells a different story. Across 35 programs in the South, earnings range from $71,054 to $101,300—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Johns Hopkins leads with Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates earning $101,300, followed closely by Duke at $100,584. The regional average is $73,524, but these programs prove that specific fields can concentrate exceptional talent and outcomes regardless of broader institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Johns Hopkins graduates borrow $10,250 and face just a 1.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Florida International delivers a 7.5% family burden while still maintaining excellent affordability.
Highest program earnings: $101,300
Strong outcomes ($87,290) with 63% acceptance
1.8% payment burden | Excellent
7.5% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $101,300 | 130 | $10,250 | Excellent | $29,048 | Excellent |
| #2 | Duke UniversityPrivate | $100,584 | 89 | $13,000 | Excellent | $27,998 | Excellent |
| #3 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $97,853 | 51 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Good |
| #4 | $96,112 | 57 | $20,500 | Excellent | $33,574 | Good | |
| #5 | Vanderbilt UniversityPrivate | $94,340 | 53 | $14,000 | Excellent | $30,844 | Good |
| #6 | $94,301 | 89 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Good | |
| #7 | $92,574 | 128 | $20,121 | Excellent | $23,000 | Good | |
| #8 | $89,405 | 246 | $21,672 | Excellent | $32,216 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $87,290 | 154 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Good | |
| #10 | $87,087 | 131 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Good | |
| #11 | $86,489 | 27 | $26,000 | Excellent | $50,215 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $80,974 | 80 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Excellent | |
| #13 | University Of HoustonPublic | $80,209 | 43 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Good |
| #14 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $78,561 | 59 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Manageable |
| #15 | University Of DelawarePublic | $77,403 | 35 | $24,572 | Excellent | $43,000 | Challenging |
| #16 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $73,586 | 117 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,463 | Manageable |
| #17 | $73,218 | 102 | $18,000 | Excellent | $21,495 | Good | |
| #18 | $72,490 | 37 | $20,500 | Excellent | $30,610 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $71,611 | 26 | $17,622 | Excellent | $18,946 | Good | |
| #20 | $71,054 | 40 | $21,500 | Excellent | $31,393 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $70,561 | 63 | $14,000 | Excellent | $25,072 | Manageable | |
| #22 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $69,338 | 38 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,142 | Manageable |
| #23 | $69,213 | 73 | $22,142 | Excellent | $25,567 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $68,352 | 55 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,585 | Manageable | |
| #25 | $63,236 | 33 | $22,300 | Excellent | $20,498 | 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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