# Duquesne University: Biomedical Engineering (bachelor's)

Pittsburgh, PA. IPEDS 212106, CIP 14.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/duquesne-university/majors/biomedical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $88,272 (U.S. median for this major: $94,168 across 117 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,248)
- Rank in PA: 8 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (9 colleges, $101,101): -$12,829
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,896

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $88,272 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $29,986 | $123,542 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $31,729 | $130,723 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $32,102 | $132,260 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $35,611 | $146,717 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $41,273 | $170,045 | 3.2 years |

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

## Biomedical Engineering at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | $126,419 | $15,593 | $28,699 | 97% |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $109,648 | not reported | $31,944 | 94% |
| Lehigh University | $106,260 | $26,000 | $36,931 | 88% |
| Drexel University | $101,362 | $30,697 | $38,509 | 78% |
| Temple University | $101,101 | $27,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $100,416 | $24,164 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Widener University | $89,794 | $27,000 | $25,759 | 68% |
| Duquesne University | $88,272 | $27,000 | $37,730 | 78% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $86,893 | $27,000 | $30,434 | 86% |

## Careers
- Biomedical engineer (SOC 17-2030): median wage $115,320 Pittsburgh, PA, $122,560 PA, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $161,720 Pittsburgh, PA, $164,690 PA, $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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