U.S. median for this major: $94,168.
College Scorecard field of study; 25 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 17% 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 $33,642. College Scorecard.
UIUC 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 UIUC'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 | $2,038 | $8,458 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $5,373 | $22,298 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $7,982 | $33,125 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $15,152 | $62,881 | 1.0 years |
| $110k+ | $28,761 | $119,358 | 1.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (73% 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 ($97,926) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $62,129 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 Illinois colleges
Every Illinois 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 | Northwestern University | $102,994 | $17,063 | $29,167 | 95% |
| 2 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $97,926 | $16,850 | $14,355 | 85% |
| 3 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $88,378 | $27,000 | $18,425 | 75% |
| 4 | University of Illinois Chicago | $87,393 | $22,500 | $10,974 | 62% |
3 more Illinois colleges offer Biomedical Engineering but have 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 UIUC, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About UIUC
- Acceptance rate: 42% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 85% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $81,054
- Full cost breakdown · all 102 majors · overview
Related majors at UIUC
- Chemical Engineering$104,317
- Biochemistry—
- Mechanical Engineering$95,329
- Electrical Engineering$111,783
- Computer Engineering$159,855
- Civil Engineering$91,650
UIUC Biomedical Engineering questions
How much do UIUC Biomedical Engineering graduates earn?
Biomedical Engineering graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median $97,926 four years after graduating and $71,485 one year after. The U.S. median for Biomedical Engineering graduates across 117 colleges is $94,168.
How much debt do UIUC Biomedical Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biomedical Engineering graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $16,850, about 17% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,248.
Is UIUC a good school for Biomedical Engineering in Illinois?
On pay, Biomedical Engineering graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn $97,926 four years out, $4,774 above the median for the same major across 4 Illinois colleges ($93,152) and $3,758 above the U.S. median ($94,168). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does UIUC rank for Biomedical Engineering in Illinois?
Of 4 Illinois colleges reporting Biomedical Engineering graduate earnings, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks 2nd. The highest is Northwestern University at $102,994.
What jobs do Biomedical Engineering graduates get?
A common career is biomedical engineer, with a median wage of $89,520 in Illinois 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign Biomedical Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign/majors/biomedical-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).