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Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $70,307/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (19,900 openings/yr)

ROI 10.9x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #35 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	$780K	$754K	$656K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.3x	10.9x	9.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.4x	3.2x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	67%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	65	64	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)

$68,912

Out-of-state: $232,288 (3.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,328

14% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,969

3.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$85,471

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $70,307 at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor come in 10% above the national median of $63,751 for Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.9x 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 16% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $70,307 far exceeding the $18,969 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #35 of 119 Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $70,307 to $85,471 over five years — a 22% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor accepts 18% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, serving a student body of 33,488 in Ann Arbor, MI.

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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 Michigan-Ann Arbor?

A score of 64/100 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 $656,406 in decade earnings vs $779,609 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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