Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

$106,950

Median Annual Pay

Jobs growth:

+5% projected 2024–2034

Bachelor's degree

Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Biomedical engineers combine principles from engineering, biology, and medicine to develop innovative solutions for healthcare challenges. They design and improve medical devices like artificial hearts, prosthetic limbs, imaging systems, and surgical robots. On a typical day, they might analyze data from clinical trials, create computer models to test device prototypes, or collaborate with physicians to understand specific medical needs. Some focus on developing diagnostic equipment like MRI machines or ultrasound systems, while others work on creating new biomaterials for implants or tissue engineering.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Chemical Engineering(doctoral)Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

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Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Florida State University, FL

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)George Washington University, DC

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, GA

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Case Western Reserve University, OH

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Emory University, GA

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Clemson University, SC

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Florida Institute of Technology, FL

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Florida International University, FL

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)George Mason University, VA

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Binghamton University, NY

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)California Institute of Technology, CA

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Cornell University, NY

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Boise State University, ID

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Boston University, MA

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Arizona State University Campus Immersion, AZ

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Carnegie Mellon University, PA

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Colorado State University-Fort Collins, CO

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)CUNY Graduate School and University Center, NY

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Brown University, RI

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY

Biomedical/Medical Engineering(doctoral)CUNY City College, NY

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