Location: Los Angeles, CA•In-State Tuition: $68,237•Admission Rate: 10%•Avg SAT: 1501
Median Earnings (1yr)
$85,502
75th percentile
40th percentile in California
Sample: 26 graduates Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Southern California graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Southern California earns $86k — 75th percentile among biomedical/medical engineering masters programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of Southern California$85,502$96,971+13%
Tufts University$89,759$131,012+46%
Johns Hopkins University$90,929$110,041+21%
University of California-San Diego$100,166$107,777+8%
University of Connecticut$82,315$99,015+20%

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Biomedical/Medical Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in California (17 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles$68,237$85,502$96,971——
University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla$15,265$100,166$107,777——
Keck Graduate InstituteClaremont—$92,821———
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo$11,075$88,348———
University of California-IrvineIrvine$14,237$85,995———
National Median—$82,315———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with biomedical/medical engineering graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
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 Southern California, approximately 22% 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.