Biomedical Engineering at Binghamton University
Vestal, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biomedical/Medical Engineering
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
67
Optimistic
66
Base Case
64
Pessimistic
Earnings
$58,999/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk
High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (19,900 openings/yr)
ROI
17.8x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biomedical Engineering graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $764K | $740K | $646K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.4x | 17.8x | 15.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.5x | 6.3x | 5.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 73% | 67% | 48% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 67 | 66 | 64 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,452
Out-of-state: $117,812 (6.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$80,875
37% growth from Year 1
About Binghamton University
A 38% acceptance rate puts Binghamton University in competitive admissions territory, enrolling 14,401 students in Vestal, NY.
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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 Binghamton University's Biomedical Engineering program score?
This program scores 66/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biomedical Engineering graduates.
How vulnerable is Biomedical Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biomedical 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 does Binghamton University rank so high for Biomedical Engineering?
The #27 ranking out of 119 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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