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Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,329/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (19,900 openings/yr)

ROI 19.9x earnings multiple (8.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #54 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	$800K	$773K	$670K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.6x	19.9x	17.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.0x	8.7x	7.5x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	67%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	61

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,844

Out-of-state: $88,764 (8.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,412

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,000

3.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$80,209

66% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $48,329/yr fall 24% below the $63,751 national median for Biomedical/Medical Engineering. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 19.9x 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 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $12,000 in median debt against $48,329 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #54 out of 119 programs, University of Houston's Biomedical/Medical Engineering offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $48,329 to $80,209 over five years (66% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Houston

With a 70% acceptance rate, University of Houston is moderately selective, serving a student body of 37,175 in Houston, TX. With 41% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 University of Houston's Biomedical/Medical Engineering program score?

This program scores 62/100, 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 are Biomedical/Medical Engineering earnings lower at University of Houston?

Lower starting pay at University of Houston may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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