Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Master's degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY

CIP 14.05

$78,844Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$120,467Median earnings 4 years after
$116,678Median earnings 5 years after
$60,500Median federal debt
81Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Biomedical/Medical Engineering at Cornell University earn a median of $78,844 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $106,375 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,793–$130,445). Median debt is $60,500, about 77% of first-year earnings.

Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Master's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$86,161$79,500
University of Rochester
Rochester
$84,888$20,500
Binghamton University
Vestal
$76,948—
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
$66,090—
CUNY City College
New York
$63,295—
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
$46,439—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $78,844 one year after graduation and $116,678 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $60,500.

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