# Boston University: Biomedical Engineering (bachelor's)

Boston, MA. IPEDS 164988, CIP 14.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boston-university/majors/biomedical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,209
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $99,024 (U.S. median for this major: $94,168 across 117 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,848 (U.S. median $23,248)
- Rank in MA: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (6 colleges, $95,915): +$3,109
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,856

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $99,024 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,500 | $38,855 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,342 | $38,209 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,778 | $48,172 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $22,517 | $92,095 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $47,504 | $194,291 | 3.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biomedical Engineering at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $111,738 | $13,000 | $20,111 | 96% |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $99,617 | $27,000 | $34,170 | 68% |
| Boston University | $99,024 | $26,848 | $24,402 | 89% |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $92,806 | $27,000 | $43,071 | 90% |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $91,805 | $27,000 | $20,927 | 52% |
| Western New England University | $87,838 | $27,000 | $27,290 | 64% |

## Careers
- Biomedical engineer (SOC 17-2030): median wage $128,550 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $127,570 MA, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $205,130 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $201,430 MA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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