# University of Akron Main Campus: Biomedical Engineering (bachelor's)

Akron, OH. IPEDS 200800, CIP 14.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-akron-main-campus/majors/biomedical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,226
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,540 (U.S. median for this major: $94,168 across 117 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,246 (U.S. median $23,248)
- Rank in OH: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (7 colleges, $89,052): -$6,512
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,628

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.51 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,540 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,413 | $46,963 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,131 | $45,691 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,519 | $60,971 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,800 | $80,278 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,226 | $91,219 | 1.9 years |

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

## Biomedical Engineering at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | $94,168 | $23,250 | $41,190 | 87% |
| University of Cincinnati | $90,897 | $23,250 | $25,648 | 75% |
| Ohio State University | $90,065 | $23,125 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $89,052 | $27,000 | $28,384 | 80% |
| University of Toledo | $85,751 | $19,750 | $17,249 | 57% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $82,540 | $23,246 | $13,946 | 52% |
| Wright State University | $77,864 | $23,246 | $15,415 | 42% |

## Careers
- Biomedical engineer (SOC 17-2030): median wage $109,390 Akron, OH, $111,550 OH, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $160,430 Akron, OH, $166,870 OH, $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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