Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $59,504 track close to the $63,751 national median for Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 15.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $27,000 in median debt against $59,504 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #49 out of 119 programs, University of Arkansas's Biomedical/Medical Engineering offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $59,504 to $64,718 over five years (9% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.