Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biomedical/Medical Engineering
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
64
Optimistic
63
Base Case
61
Pessimistic
Earnings
$62,097/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (19,900 openings/yr)
ROI
11.5x earnings multiple (5.5x 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 | $825K | $795K | $686K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.0x | 11.5x | 9.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.7x | 5.5x | 4.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 73% | 67% | 48% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 64 | 63 | 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)
$68,956
Out-of-state: $144,004 (5.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,745
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$87,822
41% growth from Year 1
About Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's 65% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 36,357 students in New Brunswick, NJ.
See all programs and financial aid at Rutgers University-New Brunswick →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 Engineering at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
A score of 63/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Biomedical Engineering field.
Will AI replace Biomedical Engineering careers?
With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $685,694 in decade earnings vs $824,501 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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