Biomedical/Medical Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Pennsylvania
Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia · $15,593 federal debt$126,4192Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh · Debt not reported$109,6483Lehigh UniversityBethlehem · $26,000 federal debt$106,2604Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia · $30,697 federal debt$101,3625Temple UniversityPhiladelphia · $27,000 federal debt$101,1016Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park · $24,164 federal debt$100,4167Widener UniversityChester · $27,000 federal debt$89,7948Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh · $27,000 federal debt$88,2729University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh · $27,000 federal debt$86,893
CAREER CONTEXT IN PA
What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9041Architectural and Engineering Managers
- State median wage
- $164,690
- Middle 50% wage range
- $133,960–$187,270
- State employment
- 9,640
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- Annual openings
- 14,900
17-2031Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
- State median wage
- $122,560
- Middle 50% wage range
- $97,640–$137,870
- State employment
- 950
- Projected growth
- +7.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,200
25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $82,070
- Middle 50% wage range
- $41,620–$119,090
- State employment
- 2,990
- Projected growth
- +7.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | $126,419 | $15,593 |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh | $109,648 | Not available |
| 3 | Lehigh University | Bethlehem | $106,260 | $26,000 |
| 4 | Drexel University | Philadelphia | $101,362 | $30,697 |
| 5 | Temple University | Philadelphia | $101,101 | $27,000 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park | $100,416 | $24,164 |
| 7 | Widener University | Chester | $89,794 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh | $88,272 | $27,000 |
| 9 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh | $86,893 | $27,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Biomedical/Medical Engineering in Pennsylvania
What do Biomedical/Medical Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $101,101 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Pennsylvania has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.