# The University of Texas at Dallas: Biomedical Engineering (bachelor's)

Richardson, TX. IPEDS 228787, CIP 14.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas/majors/biomedical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,916
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $87,420 (U.S. median for this major: $94,168 across 117 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,750 (U.S. median $23,248)
- Rank in TX: 5 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (7 colleges, $88,484): -$1,064
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,748

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $87,420 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,814 | $54,588 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $13,510 | $57,553 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,030 | $59,768 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,892 | $84,740 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $26,596 | $113,299 | 2.1 years |

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

## Biomedical Engineering at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | $121,099 | not reported | $13,370 | 95% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $102,544 | $21,071 | $19,857 | 89% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $93,305 | $19,500 | $21,315 | 84% |
| University of North Texas | $88,484 | $23,298 | $15,649 | 61% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $87,420 | $18,750 | $18,267 | 76% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $77,774 | $24,900 | $10,836 | 53% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $67,246 | $26,106 | $13,951 | 54% |

## Careers
- Biomedical engineer (SOC 17-2030): median wage $99,070 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $92,600 TX, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $172,160 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $171,370 TX, $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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