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Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,075/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (19,900 openings/yr)

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #32 of 119 Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs Top 50%

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	$879K	$845K	$721K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.1x	10.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.3x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	67%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	66	65	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$94,444

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Connecticut-Avery Point's Biomedical/Medical Engineering program produces graduates earning $66,075/yr — within striking distance of the $63,751 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.1x 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 18% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $25,000 in median debt clears quickly against $66,075 in annual earnings.

At #32 of 119 Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $66,075 to $94,444 over five years — a 43% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

A 87% acceptance rate means University of Connecticut-Avery Point is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 464 in Groton, CT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $46,016 — 34% less than the list price.

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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

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

A score of 65/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Biomedical/Medical Engineering field.

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 $721,339 in decade earnings vs $879,130 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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