by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 77 U.S. colleges awarded 1,320 degrees and certificates in Biomedical Technology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 43% of graduates. College Factual ranks 21 schools in its 2027 Best Biomedical Technology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $56,673 one year after completing, rising to $73,778 after four years.
Studying Biomedical Technology covers Biomedical Technology/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Basic Engineering Principles And Technical Skills In Support Of Engineers Engaged In Developing Biological Or Medical Systems And Products. Includes Instruction In Instrument Calibration, Design And Installation Testing, System Safety And Maintenance Procedures, Procurement And Installation Procedures, And Report Preparation. Examples: [Bioengineering Technology].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, biomedical technology is a widely-pursued major, with 1,320 degrees awarded annually. 77 colleges award biomedical technology degrees, an average of 17 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 225.
By level, the 1,320 awards include 164 certificates, 540 associate degrees, 53 bachelor’s degrees and 563 master’s degrees.
Women earned 37% of biomedical technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (489 of 1,320). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino (458) and White (391), and international students earned 16.
College Factual ranks 21 schools in its 2027 Best Biomedical Technology Schools ranking, including 9 for associate degrees and 2 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks biomedical technology schools within 4 states. In all, 77 colleges offer biomedical technology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Biomedical Technology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common biomedical technology credential is the master’s degree: 563 of the 1,320 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to biomedical technology call most for Quality Control Analysis, Reading Comprehension and Troubleshooting, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, Mechanical and Engineering and Technology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Problem Sensitivity and Written Comprehension.
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How long a biomedical technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 164 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 540 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 53 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 563 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to biomedical technology, at 41.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 41.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 31.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 9.7% |
| Some college courses | 9.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 5.1% |
| Master’s degree | 1.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Biomedical Technology, with an average median salary of $89,984; the strongest outlook belongs to Calibration Technologists and Technicians, at 14.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Test Technician (Test Tech), Dental Equipment Technician (Dental Equipment Tech), Cryogenics Repairer and Durable Medical Equipment Technician (DME Tech).
The occupation related to biomedical technology with the most projected jobs is Medical Equipment Repairers, at 463,567.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Equipment Repairers | 463,567 | -3.2% |
| Photonics Technicians | 306,018 | 1.6% |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | 295,668 | 3.0% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 169,705 | 2.0% |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | 64,481 | 14.3% |
Biomedical Technology graduates earn a median $56,673 one year after completing their program, $73,778 after four years and $69,129 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,673 |
| 4 years | $73,778 |
| 5 years | $69,129 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to biomedical technology is Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other, with a median salary of $121,642.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $92,586 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $71,099 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
Biomedical Technology has 6 similar majors in the Engineering Technologies field, which together award 11,908 degrees a year; the largest are Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (3,069), Instrumentation Technology/Technician (3,068) and Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other (2,150). Browse all Engineering Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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