Biomedical Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biomedical/Medical Engineering
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
64
Optimistic
63
Base Case
61
Pessimistic
Earnings
$55,011/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk
High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (19,900 openings/yr)
ROI
14.1x earnings multiple (6.9x 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 | $838K | $808K | $695K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.6x | 14.1x | 12.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.1x | 6.9x | 5.9x |
| 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)
$57,352
Out-of-state: $117,440 (6.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,250
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$86,517
57% growth from Year 1
About University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago accepts 78% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 21,814 students in Chicago, IL. With 50% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Illinois Chicago →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
How does University of Illinois Chicago's Biomedical Engineering program score?
This program scores 63/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Biomedical Engineering graduates.
How vulnerable is Biomedical Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Biomedical 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.
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