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Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Rochester

Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $69,414/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (19,900 openings/yr)

ROI 3.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #82 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	$940K	$901K	$761K
Earnings Multiple	3.7x	3.5x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	67%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	56	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$257,392

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$120,992

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$101,457

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $69,414 per year, Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates from University of Rochester earn slightly above the $63,751 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

An earnings multiple of 3.5x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 19% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $20,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #82 of 119 Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs, University of Rochester falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $69,414 to $101,457 over five years — a 46% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Rochester

A 36% acceptance rate puts University of Rochester in competitive admissions territory, enrolling 6,488 students in Rochester, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $120,992 over four years — 53% below sticker 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 Rochester?

This program scores 56/100 — 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 $761,206 in decade earnings vs $940,235 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is University of Rochester a hidden gem for Biomedical/Medical Engineering?

After financial aid, the average student pays $120,992 over four years — 53% below the $257,392 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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