Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Doctoral degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY

CIP 14.05

$111,753Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Biomedical/Medical Engineering at Cornell University earn a median of $111,753 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $131,848 four years after graduating (middle half: $93,154–$174,349).

Other programs at Cornell University

LawDoctoral degree$213,356
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$179,274
Computer ScienceMaster's degree$153,588
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$152,656
Operations ResearchMaster's degree$125,810
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree$123,586
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree$123,494
Systems EngineeringMaster's degree$117,455
Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree$112,291
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$103,650
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringMaster's degree$102,439
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$100,516
Veterinary MedicineDoctoral degree$100,161
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$99,587
Operations ResearchBachelor's degree$96,377
Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's degree$92,163
Real EstateMaster's degree$89,132
MathematicsBachelor's degree$87,251
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$85,578
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$85,440

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $111,753 one year after graduation.

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