# University of Alabama at Birmingham: Biomedical Engineering (bachelor's)

Birmingham, AL. IPEDS 100663, CIP 14.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/majors/biomedical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,570
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $90,415 (U.S. median for this major: $94,168 across 117 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,676 (U.S. median $23,248)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,753

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $90,415 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,172 | $70,672 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $15,500 | $67,735 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $19,161 | $83,734 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $21,805 | $95,288 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $22,597 | $98,749 | 1.7 years |

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

## Biomedical Engineering at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $90,415 | $22,676 | $18,749 | 64% |

## Careers
- Biomedical engineer (SOC 17-2030): median wage not reported Birmingham, AL, $85,720 AL, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $166,670 Birmingham, AL, $162,350 AL, $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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