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Biomedical Engineering at University of Rochester

Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biomedical/Medical Engineering

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $69,414/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (19,900 openings/yr)

ROI 3.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #82 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 Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$940K	$901K	$761K
Earnings Multiple	3.7x	3.5x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	67%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	56	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$257,392

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$120,992

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$101,457

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $69,414 per year, Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of Rochester earn slightly above the $63,751 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

An earnings multiple of 3.5x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Biomedical Engineering's typical career paths, with 50% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 19% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $20,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #82 of 119 Biomedical Engineering programs, University of Rochester falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $69,414 to $101,457 over five years — a 46% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Rochester

A 36% acceptance rate puts University of Rochester in competitive admissions territory, enrolling 6,488 students in Rochester, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $120,992 over four years — 53% below sticker price.

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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 Engineering at University of Rochester?

This program scores 56/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Biomedical Engineering programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Biomedical Engineering careers?

With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $761,206 in decade earnings vs $940,235 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is University of Rochester a hidden gem for Biomedical Engineering?

After financial aid, the average student pays $120,992 over four years — 53% below the $257,392 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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