Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN

CIP 14.05

$63,402Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$116,662Median earnings 4 years after
$105,677Median earnings 5 years after
$15,000Median federal debt
56Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biomedical/Medical Engineering at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $63,402 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 $15,000, about 24% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Memphis
Memphis
$62,454$25,250
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$47,261$22,200

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $63,402 one year after graduation and $105,677 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,000.

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