Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Doctoral degree · University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA

CIP 14.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$135,080Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of California-San Diego earn a median of $135,080. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $131,848 four years after graduating (middle half: $93,154–$174,349).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates from University of California-San Diego make?

The median salary is $135,080 and $135,080 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.