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Biomedical/Medical Engineering at George Mason University

Fairfax, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $63,981/yr (0% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (19,900 openings/yr)

ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #96 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	$669K	$653K	$584K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.1x	11.8x	10.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.1x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	67%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$55,260

Out-of-state: $157,588 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,148

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,594

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $63,981/yr, roughly in line with the $63,751 national median for Biomedical/Medical Engineering. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.8x 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 13% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $63,981 far exceeding the $23,594 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #96 of 119 Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs, George Mason University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About George Mason University

George Mason University accepts 89% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 27,083 in Fairfax, VA.

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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 George Mason University?

This program scores 52/100 — 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 $584,259 in decade earnings vs $669,030 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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