U.S. median for this major: $94,168.
College Scorecard field of study; 52 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 26% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,248.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $32,171. College Scorecard.
University of Cincinnati Biomedical Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Biomedical Engineering nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Cincinnati's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,974 | $80,883 | 1.5 years |
| $30–48k | $18,092 | $81,414 | 1.5 years |
| $48–75k | $22,492 | $101,214 | 1.8 years |
| $75–110k | $27,596 | $124,182 | 2.2 years |
| $110k+ | $29,616 | $133,272 | 2.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (39% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Biomedical Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($90,897) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $55,459 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Biomedical Engineering at Ohio colleges
Every Ohio college we cover that reports Biomedical Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Case Western Reserve University | $94,168 | $23,250 | $41,190 | 87% |
| 2 | University of Cincinnati | $90,897 | $23,250 | $25,648 | 75% |
| 3 | Ohio State University | $90,065 | $23,125 | $17,339 | 88% |
| 4 | Miami University-Oxford | $89,052 | $27,000 | $28,384 | 80% |
| 5 | University of Toledo | $85,751 | $19,750 | $17,249 | 57% |
| 6 | University of Akron Main Campus | $82,540 | $23,246 | $13,946 | 52% |
| 7 | Wright State University | $77,864 | $23,246 | $15,415 | 42% |
1 more Ohio college offers Biomedical Engineering but has too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Biomedical Engineering graduates
Biomedical engineer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Cincinnati, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Cincinnati
- Acceptance rate: 85% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 75% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,810
- Full cost breakdown · all 97 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Cincinnati
- Chemical Engineering$97,220
- Biochemistry—
- Mechanical Engineering$86,331
- Electrical Engineering$98,364
- Computer Engineering$102,273
- Civil Engineering$89,653
University of Cincinnati Biomedical Engineering questions
How much do University of Cincinnati Biomedical Engineering graduates earn?
Biomedical Engineering graduates of University of Cincinnati earn a median $90,897 four years after graduating and $72,166 one year after. The U.S. median for Biomedical Engineering graduates across 117 colleges is $94,168.
How much debt do University of Cincinnati Biomedical Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biomedical Engineering graduates of University of Cincinnati is $23,250, about 26% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,248.
Is University of Cincinnati a good school for Biomedical Engineering in Ohio?
On pay, Biomedical Engineering graduates of University of Cincinnati earn $90,897 four years out, $1,845 above the median for the same major across 7 Ohio colleges ($89,052) and $3,271 below the U.S. median ($94,168). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Cincinnati rank for Biomedical Engineering in Ohio?
Of 7 Ohio colleges reporting Biomedical Engineering graduate earnings, University of Cincinnati ranks 2nd. The highest is Case Western Reserve University at $94,168.
What jobs do Biomedical Engineering graduates get?
A common career is biomedical engineer, with a median wage of $131,170 in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area and $109,370 nationally. Others include architectural and engineering managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Cincinnati Biomedical Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-cincinnati-main-campus/majors/biomedical-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).