# Lawrence Technological University: Biomedical Engineering (bachelor's)

Southfield, MI. IPEDS 170675, CIP 14.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lawrence-technological-university/majors/biomedical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $64,298
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,937 (U.S. median for this major: $94,168 across 117 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,248)
- Rank in MI: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (4 colleges, $93,129): -$12,192
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,231

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $80,937 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,980 | $135,356 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $27,036 | $140,858 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $28,082 | $146,307 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $33,632 | $175,223 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $37,492 | $195,333 | 4.1 years |

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

## Biomedical Engineering at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University | $106,048 | $19,395 | $12,766 | 58% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $102,342 | $20,000 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Michigan Technological University | $83,916 | $27,000 | $14,182 | 68% |
| Lawrence Technological University | $80,937 | $27,000 | $32,918 | 61% |

## Careers
- Biomedical engineer (SOC 17-2030): median wage $103,960 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $100,940 MI, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $168,550 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $166,930 MI, $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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