Biomedical/Medical Engineering at CUNY City College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY City College graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY City College graduates earn $57k, placing them in the 24th percentile of all biomedical/medical engineering bachelors programs nationally.
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 New York
Biomedical/Medical Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (15 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY City College | $56,711 | $67,733 | $21,000* | — |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $74,427 | $98,618 | $26,000* | 0.35 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $72,344 | $82,443 | $29,183* | 0.40 |
| University of Rochester | $69,414 | $86,302 | $20,500* | 0.30 |
| Syracuse University | $64,660 | $89,553 | $27,000* | 0.42 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $62,895 | — | $19,500* | 0.31 |
| National Median | $64,660 | — | $23,246* | 0.36 |
Other Biomedical/Medical Engineering Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy | $61,884 | $74,427 | $26,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $57,016 | $72,344 | $29,183 |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $64,348 | $69,414 | $20,500 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $63,061 | $64,660 | $27,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $69,045 | $62,895 | $19,500 |
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 CUNY City College, approximately 60% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 34 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.