Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA

CIP 14.05

$58,144Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$86,894Median earnings 4 years after

$89,577Median earnings 5 years after

$27,000Median federal debt

99Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Iowa earn a median of $58,144 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 $27,000, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $58,144 one year after graduation and $89,577 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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