Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of California-San Diego
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of California-San Diego graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of California-San Diego graduates earn $100k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all biomedical/medical engineering masters 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 California
Biomedical/Medical Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in California (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego | $100,166 | $107,777 | — | — |
| Keck Graduate Institute | $92,821 | — | — | — |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $88,348 | — | — | — |
| University of California-Irvine | $85,995 | — | — | — |
| University of Southern California | $85,502 | $96,971 | — | — |
| National Median | $82,315 | — | — | — |
Other Biomedical/Medical Engineering Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keck Graduate Institute Claremont | — | $92,821 | — |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $11,075 | $88,348 | — |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $14,237 | $85,995 | — |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $68,237 | $85,502 | — |
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 University of California-San Diego, approximately 33% 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.