Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biomedical/Medical Engineering at Cornell University earn a median of $61,397 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 $15,500, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy | $74,427 | $26,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $72,344 | $28,308 |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $69,414 | $20,500 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $64,660 | $27,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $62,895 | — |
| Union College Schenectady | $62,624 | $27,000 |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $58,999 | $19,500 |
| CUNY City College New York | $56,711 | — |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $55,974 | $19,615 |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $39,035 | $24,452 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates from Cornell University make?
The median salary is $61,397 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.