Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Rochester
Rochester, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
University of Rochester graduates in biomedical/medical engineering earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Rochester Compares for Biomedical/Medical Engineering
All 118 colleges reporting biomedical/medical engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $126,419 | $128,569 | #2 | $93,310 |
| 2 | Rice University Houston, TX | $121,099 | $123,122 | #4 | $88,307 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $116,662 | $127,441 | #3 | $63,402 |
| 4 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $116,525 | $106,030 | #12 | $57,874 |
| 5 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $114,673 | $100,639 | #27 | $76,928 |
| 6 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $114,426 | $104,120 | #17 | $73,710 |
| 7 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $112,914 | $130,706 | #1 | — |
| 8 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $111,738 | $98,397 | #36 | $70,696 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $110,597 | $100,636 | #28 | $73,348 |
| 10 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $109,648 | $111,513 | #7 | — |
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| 45 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $96,874 | $88,149 | #83 | $67,170 |
| 46 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $96,532 | $95,074 | #51 | $68,410 |
| 47 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $96,353 | $91,320 | #66 | $68,783 |
| 48 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $95,957 | $91,331 | #64 | $69,414 |
| 49 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $95,728 | $99,610 | #33 | $73,526 |
| 50 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $95,685 | $91,072 | #67 | $56,711 |
| 51 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $95,682 | $86,144 | #89 | $66,075 |
Other Biomedical/Medical Engineering Credentials at University of Rochester
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,888 | $105,240 | $20,500 |
Other Majors at University of Rochester by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $155,464 | $99,878 | #27 of 349 |
| Economics | $109,324 | $63,475 | #50 of 368 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $105,183 | $83,705 | #60 of 258 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $102,625 | $56,463 | #26 of 126 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,060 | $73,828 | #88 of 318 |
| Mathematics | $94,178 | $45,426 | #34 of 309 |
| Business/Commerce | $93,367 | — | #12 of 271 |
| Chemical Engineering | $92,102 | $71,028 | #115 of 158 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,038 | $75,093 | #367 of 966 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,510 | $37,921 | #148 of 565 |
| Social Sciences | $68,333 | $37,491 | #6 of 35 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,531 | — | #53 of 118 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,000 | $39,732 | #24 of 82 |
| History | $56,838 | $16,253 | #100 of 459 |
| Biology | $54,937 | $34,390 | #532 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $53,702 | $35,053 | #159 of 576 |
| Psychology | $53,520 | $31,244 | #325 of 1027 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $38,762 | — |
| Music | $34,888 | $14,310 | #238 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rochester biomedical/medical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,414 one year after graduating and $95,957 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rochester rank for biomedical/medical engineering?
Among 118 colleges reporting earnings for biomedical/medical engineering graduates, University of Rochester ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biomedical/medical engineering at University of Rochester worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for biomedical/medical engineering ($93,451), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.