# University of Memphis: Biomedical Engineering (bachelor's)

Memphis, TN. IPEDS 220862, CIP 14.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-memphis/majors/biomedical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $62,454
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $88,279 (U.S. median for this major: $94,168 across 117 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,500 (U.S. median $23,248)
- Rank in TN: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (3 colleges, $88,279): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,889

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $88,279 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,607 | $47,307 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,968 | $48,917 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,923 | $62,097 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $17,384 | $77,533 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $18,691 | $83,362 | 1.6 years |

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

## Biomedical Engineering at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $116,662 | $19,500 | $15,846 | 94% |
| University of Memphis | $88,279 | $26,500 | $12,397 | 51% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $69,476 | $22,200 | $18,976 | 74% |

## Careers
- Biomedical engineer (SOC 17-2030): median wage $106,470 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $106,470 TN, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $179,670 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $161,430 TN, $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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