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Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,874/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (19,900 openings/yr)

ROI 20.0x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #14 of 119 Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs Top 25%

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	$1,160K	$1,100K	$904K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.1x	20.0x	16.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.2x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	67%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	68	66

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,988

Out-of-state: $178,096 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,052

-2% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,500

3.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$114,571

98% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $57,874/yr, Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates from University of California-Los Angeles land near the $63,751 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.0x 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 22% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $14,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #14 of 119 nationally, this is a top-5% Biomedical/Medical Engineering program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $114,571 show a 98% jump from the $57,874 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of California-Los Angeles

With just 9% of applicants admitted, University of California-Los Angeles ranks among the nation's most selective schools, serving a student body of 33,040 in Los Angeles, CA.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of California-Los Angeles?

A score of 68/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Biomedical/Medical Engineering field.

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 $904,288 in decade earnings vs $1,159,538 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of California-Los Angeles's Biomedical/Medical Engineering program stand out?

Ranked #14 of 119 programs nationally, University of California-Los Angeles lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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