# University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Biomedical Engineering (bachelor's)

Chapel Hill, NC. IPEDS 199120, CIP 14.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/majors/biomedical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $70,561
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $97,992 (U.S. median for this major: $94,168 across 117 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,000 (U.S. median $23,248)
- Rank in NC: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (4 colleges, $98,060): -$68
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,824

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $97,992 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,004 | $8,176 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $3,918 | $15,985 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,538 | $34,835 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $16,415 | $66,973 | 1.0 years |
| 110k+ | $24,396 | $99,536 | 1.5 years |

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

## Biomedical Engineering at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $105,921 | $13,894 | $29,612 | 97% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $98,129 | $18,638 | $17,303 | 85% |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $97,992 | $15,000 | $11,655 | 91% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $91,235 | $30,743 | $10,846 | 57% |

## Careers
- Biomedical engineer (SOC 17-2030): median wage $99,050 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $94,790 NC, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $172,480 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $167,840 NC, $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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