# Indiana University-Indianapolis: Biomedical Engineering (bachelor's)

Indianapolis, IN. IPEDS 151111, CIP 14.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-indianapolis/majors/biomedical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,852
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $88,435 (U.S. median for this major: $94,168 across 117 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,729 (U.S. median $23,248)
- Rank in IN: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (3 colleges, $90,484): -$2,049
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,733

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $88,435 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,701 | $24,742 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $5,995 | $26,018 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,038 | $47,905 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,056 | $78,363 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $20,680 | $89,751 | 1.7 years |

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

## Biomedical Engineering at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $93,434 | $19,500 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | $90,484 | $26,441 | $42,513 | 78% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $88,435 | $20,729 | $11,668 | 55% |

## Careers
- Biomedical engineer (SOC 17-2030): median wage $120,060 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, $108,030 IN, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $159,640 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, $155,810 IN, $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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