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

Salt Lake City, UT. IPEDS 230764, CIP 14.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-utah/majors/biomedical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,783
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $96,353 (U.S. median for this major: $94,168 across 117 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,476 (U.S. median $23,248)
- Rank in UT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,185

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.6 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $96,353 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,123 | $60,366 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $13,424 | $61,750 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,246 | $65,532 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,663 | $81,250 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $21,533 | $99,052 | 1.7 years |

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

## Biomedical Engineering at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | $96,353 | $19,476 | $16,200 | 65% |

## Careers
- Biomedical engineer (SOC 17-2030): median wage $91,790 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $90,870 UT, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $160,250 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $161,120 UT, $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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