# University at Buffalo: Biomedical Engineering (bachelor's)

Buffalo, NY. IPEDS 196088, CIP 14.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-at-buffalo/majors/biomedical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,974
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,920 (U.S. median for this major: $94,168 across 117 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,000 (U.S. median $23,248)
- Rank in NY: 9 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (9 colleges, $94,859): -$9,939
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,248

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $84,920 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,668 | $62,192 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $16,585 | $70,320 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $21,262 | $90,151 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $24,117 | $102,256 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $28,079 | $119,055 | 2.4 years |

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

## Biomedical Engineering at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $103,306 | $26,000 | $36,228 | 84% |
| Syracuse University | $99,521 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| University of Rochester | $95,957 | $20,500 | $29,278 | 85% |
| CUNY City College | $95,685 | not reported | $3,776 | 57% |
| Binghamton University | $94,859 | $19,000 | $21,620 | 82% |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $94,103 | $29,183 | $34,906 | 70% |
| Stony Brook University | $89,560 | $24,581 | $18,784 | 76% |
| Union College | $86,182 | $27,000 | $34,561 | 80% |
| University at Buffalo | $84,920 | $21,000 | $20,995 | 75% |

## Careers
- Biomedical engineer (SOC 17-2030): median wage $106,100 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $104,010 NY, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $164,120 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $175,710 NY, $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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