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Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,075/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (19,900 openings/yr)

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #33 of 119 Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs Top 50%

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	$879K	$845K	$721K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.1x	10.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.3x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	67%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	66	65	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,888

Out-of-state: $160,560 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,236

20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$94,444

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $66,075/yr, Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates from University of Connecticut-Stamford land near the $63,751 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 12.1x 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 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $25,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #33 out of 119 programs, University of Connecticut-Stamford's Biomedical/Medical Engineering offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $66,075 to $94,444 shows 43% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Stamford

With 80% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Stamford prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,177 students in Stamford, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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

How does University of Connecticut-Stamford's Biomedical/Medical Engineering program score?

This program scores 65/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates.

How vulnerable is Biomedical/Medical Engineering to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Biomedical/Medical 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.

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