Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 14.05

$55,011Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$87,393Median earnings 4 years after
$86,517Median earnings 5 years after
$21,250Median federal debt
77Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $55,011 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 $21,250, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$71,485$16,850
Northwestern University
Evanston
$68,592$16,833
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$54,047$15,000
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago
$48,572$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Chicago make?

The median salary is $55,011 one year after graduation and $86,517 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,250.

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