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Biomedical/Medical Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,773/yr (-34% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (19,900 openings/yr)

ROI 10.3x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #117 of 119 Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs

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	$483K	$483K	$463K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.3x	10.3x	9.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.1x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	67%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,912

Out-of-state: $118,640 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,940

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,500

7.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

The University of Texas at Arlington's Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates start at $41,773/yr, trailing the $63,751 national average by 34%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biomedical/Medical Engineering's typical career paths, with 50% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $41,773 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #117 of 119 Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs, The University of Texas at Arlington falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About The University of Texas at Arlington

A 81% acceptance rate means The University of Texas at Arlington is accessible to most applicants, with 30,834 students enrolled in Arlington, TX.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biomedical/Medical Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington?

A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biomedical/Medical Engineering. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Biomedical/Medical Engineering careers?

With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $462,617 in decade earnings vs $482,589 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Biomedical/Medical Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →