# Vanderbilt University: Biomedical Engineering (bachelor's)

Nashville, TN. IPEDS 221999, CIP 14.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/vanderbilt-university/majors/biomedical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $63,402
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $116,662 (U.S. median for this major: $94,168 across 117 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $23,248)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (3 colleges, $88,279): +$28,383
- Versus the U.S. median: +$22,494

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $116,662 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 | $3,414 | $13,895 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $1,876 | $7,635 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $4,498 | $18,307 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $12,153 | $49,463 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $45,145 | $183,740 | 2.2 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 not reported Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $106,470 TN, $109,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $159,720 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $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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