Location: Pullman, WA•In-State Tuition: $12,997•Out-of-State Tuition: $29,073•Admission Rate: 85%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$30,778
5th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$22,776
Est. from national median (84 programs)
Sample: 16 graduates Limited data

Where Washington State University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all biomedical/medical engineering bachelors's programs nationally

Washington State University (estimated ±10%)Other biomedical/medical engineering programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Washington State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Washington State University earns $31k — 5th percentile among biomedical/medical engineering bachelors programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Washington State University$30,778$73,096+137%
Massachusetts Institute of Technology$70,696$116,182+64%
Northwestern University$68,592$108,516+58%
University of Pennsylvania$93,310$105,728+13%
University of Southern California$80,508$104,579+30%

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

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

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Washington State UniversityPullman$12,997$30,778$73,096$22,776*—
University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle$12,643$57,062—$14,000*0.25
National Median—$64,660—$23,246*0.36
* Estimated from similar programs

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 Washington State University, approximately 26% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.