Program Analysis
At $61,342/yr, Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of California-Riverside land near the $63,751 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biomedical Engineering programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Biomedical Engineering's typical career paths, with 50% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 18% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $19,954 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #24 of 119 nationally, this is a top-5% Biomedical Engineering program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $92,140 show a 50% jump from the $61,342 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.