# University of California-Davis: Biomedical Engineering (bachelor's)

Davis, CA. IPEDS 110644, CIP 14.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-california-davis/majors/biomedical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,419
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $98,504 (U.S. median for this major: $94,168 across 117 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,977 (U.S. median $23,248)
- Rank in CA: 9 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Biomedical Engineering at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Los Angeles | $116,525 | $15,000 | $12,548 | 93% |
| Santa Clara University | $114,426 | $21,390 | $50,062 | 88% |
| University of California-Berkeley | $110,597 | $14,896 | $13,481 | 93% |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $109,232 | $20,500 | $16,665 | 86% |
| California State University-Long Beach | $106,540 | $15,720 | $10,440 | 69% |
| University of Southern California | $105,415 | $14,500 | $32,740 | 92% |
| University of California-San Diego | $98,687 | $20,000 | $12,470 | 86% |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $98,567 | $22,500 | $17,890 | 75% |
| University of California-Davis | $98,504 | $15,977 | $14,741 | 86% |
| University of California-Irvine | $96,874 | $17,390 | $14,251 | 87% |
| University of California-Riverside | $90,041 | $19,877 | $14,304 | 76% |
| University of California-Merced | $88,795 | $21,234 | $11,983 | 69% |

## Careers
- Biomedical engineer (SOC 17-2030): median wage $128,300 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, $128,310 CA, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $193,970 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, $210,280 CA, $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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