Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Lehigh University · Bethlehem, PA

CIP 14.05

$72,440Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$106,260Median earnings 4 years after
$103,136Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biomedical/Medical Engineering at Lehigh University earn a median of $72,440 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 $26,000, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
$93,310$15,593
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park
$76,531$24,164
Drexel University
Philadelphia
$74,860$29,666
Widener University
Chester
$68,762$27,000
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh
$67,627$27,000
Temple University
Philadelphia
$54,415$27,000

Highest-paying Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs nationwide →

Other programs at Lehigh University

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $72,440 one year after graduation and $103,136 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

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