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Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $60,237/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (19,900 openings/yr)

ROI 10.3x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #99 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	$638K	$625K	$564K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.5x	10.3x	9.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	4.9x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	67%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$60,832

Out-of-state: $127,000 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$82,420

-35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$85,262

42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's Biomedical/Medical Engineering program produces graduates earning $60,237/yr — within striking distance of the $63,751 national average for this field.

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 12% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $27,000 in median debt clears quickly against $60,237 in annual earnings.

Ranked #99 of 119 Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

A 92% acceptance rate means University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 5,289 students in North Dartmouth, MA.

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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 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?

This program scores 50/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

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 $563,751 in decade earnings vs $637,599 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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