# George Mason University: Biomedical Engineering (bachelor's)

Fairfax, VA. IPEDS 232186, CIP 14.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-mason-university/majors/biomedical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $63,981
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $93,533 (U.S. median for this major: $94,168 across 117 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,625 (U.S. median $23,248)
- Rank in VA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Biomedical Engineering at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | $109,551 | $18,400 | $21,565 | 96% |
| George Mason University | $93,533 | $23,625 | $17,915 | 68% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $86,295 | $24,000 | $23,433 | 63% |

## Careers
- Biomedical engineer (SOC 17-2030): median wage $110,390 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $106,140 VA, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $185,220 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $176,160 VA, $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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