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Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $50,472/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (19,900 openings/yr)

ROI 13.7x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #102 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	$556K	$550K	$510K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.9x	13.7x	12.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.2x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	67%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,080

Out-of-state: $88,080 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$64,708

-61% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,303

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $50,472 place University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee below the $63,751 national median for Biomedical/Medical Engineering — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.7x 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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $50,472 far exceeding the $23,303 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #102 of 119 Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee accepts 88% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 16,762 students in Milwaukee, WI.

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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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biomedical/Medical Engineering. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $510,265 in decade earnings vs $555,619 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Biomedical/Medical Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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