Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Davis · Davis, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of California-Davis earn a median of $68,419 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $93,451 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,134–$113,859). Median debt is $15,979, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $81,186 | $20,500 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $80,508 | $13,750 |
| University of the Pacific Stockton | $77,099 | $22,750 |
| Southern California Institute of Technology Anaheim | $74,115 | $33,384 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $73,710 | $20,500 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $73,348 | $14,896 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $67,170 | $16,750 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $66,090 | $15,500 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $65,045 | $20,000 |
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $61,342 | $19,954 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $57,874 | $14,500 |
| University of California-Merced Merced | $57,223 | $20,816 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz | $55,856 | $23,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford | $50,487 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates from University of California-Davis make?
The median salary is $68,419 one year after graduation and $105,286 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,979.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.