Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado

Biomedical/Medical Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Colorado State University-Fort Collins$85,694
Colorado School of Mines$56,529$87,437$25,0000.44
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus$55,550$29,6250.53
National Median$64,660$23,2460.36

Other Biomedical/Medical Engineering Programs in Colorado

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Colorado School of Mines
Golden
$21,186$56,529$25,000
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$10,017$55,550$29,625

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Colorado State University-Fort Collins, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.