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Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $59,864/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (19,900 openings/yr)

ROI 12.3x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #98 of 119 Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs

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	$634K	$622K	$562K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.3x	11.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.4x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	67%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	51	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,424

Out-of-state: $141,384 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$72,180

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,365

4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $59,864 track close to the $63,751 national median for Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 12.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Biomedical/Medical Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $20,365 in median debt against $59,864 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #98 ranking among 119 Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs places University of Maine in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of Maine

University of Maine has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 8,341 in Orono, ME.

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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 does a 51/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Maine?

At 51/100, the score looks reasonable — but Biomedical/Medical Engineering is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Maine?

The 50% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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