Biomedical/Medical Engineering at Binghamton University

Vestal, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
66 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
67
Optimistic
66
Base Case
64
Pessimistic
Earnings $58,999/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk High (50% exposed)
Job Market Medium (19,900 openings/yr)
ROI 17.8x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #27 of 119 Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $764K $740K $646K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 18.4x 17.8x 15.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.5x 6.3x 5.5x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 67% 48%
DegreeOutlook Score 67 66 64

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,452
Out-of-state: $117,812 (6.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$85,456
-106% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$80,875
37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $58,999/yr, Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates from Binghamton University land near the $63,751 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 17.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 15% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $19,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #27 out of 119 programs, Binghamton University's Biomedical/Medical Engineering program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $58,999 to $80,875 shows 37% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Binghamton University

A 38% acceptance rate puts Binghamton University in competitive admissions territory, enrolling 14,401 students in Vestal, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Bioengineers and biomedical engineers $106,950/yr
Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Binghamton University's Biomedical/Medical Engineering program score?
This program scores 66/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates.
How vulnerable is Biomedical/Medical Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biomedical/Medical Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 50% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does Binghamton University rank so high for Biomedical/Medical Engineering?
The #27 ranking out of 119 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →