Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

University of New Hampshire's biomedical engineering program launches graduates into earnings 19% above the national median for this field, with first-year salaries of $76,755 that place it in the 95th percentile nationally. That's impressive performance from a school with an 87% admission rate, making this a program that punches well above its selectivity. The modest debt load of $26,490—below the national median for this major—translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.35, meaning graduates owe roughly four months of their first year's salary.

The state comparison is limited since only two New Hampshire schools offer this major, but UNH matches the state median for both earnings and debt. What matters more is the national picture: your child would be earning $12,000 more annually than the typical biomedical engineering graduate elsewhere while taking on slightly less debt. That combination is rare in engineering programs, where top outcomes often come with premium price tags.

For parents weighing engineering options, this represents a straightforward value proposition. Biomedical engineering can be hit-or-miss at smaller programs, but UNH delivers the kind of first-year earnings that typically require attending a more selective institution. The accessible admissions paired with elite-level outcomes make this worth serious consideration, particularly for New Hampshire residents facing lower tuition costs.