by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biomedical Engineering](/majors/engineering/biomedical-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their biomedical engineering graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools to find where biomedical engineering graduates earn the most.
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Case Western Reserve University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid biomedical engineering graduates in the Great Lakes Region. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from Case Western Reserve University make a median of around $99,721 per year.
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biomedical engineering schools. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public school located in the city of Champaign. Students who complete the biomedical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $103,191.
Strong graduate earnings at Purdue University Main Campus earned it the #3 place for biomedical engineering. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of about $92,892 a year early in their careers.
Marquette University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in biomedical engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. Marquette University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Marquette University earn a median of about $91,571 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology one of the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Terre Haute. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology make a median of around $93,920 per year.
University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #6 spot for biomedical engineering salaries this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from University Of Wisconsin Madison make a median of around $95,481 per year.
Northwestern University earned the #7 position for biomedical engineering graduate earnings this year. Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. After graduating, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Northwestern University typically earn about $129,919 annually.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biomedical engineering schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. Biomedical Engineering graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of about $85,432 a year early in their careers.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Students who complete the biomedical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $84,223.
Milwaukee School Of Engineering ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biomedical engineering schools. Milwaukee School Of Engineering is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from Milwaukee School Of Engineering make a median of around $85,180 per year.
Michigan Technological University came in at #11 for biomedical engineering graduate earnings this year. Michigan Technological University is a public school located in the town of Houghton. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Michigan Technological University earn a median of about $94,268 a year early in their careers.
University Of Toledo placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a public institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from University Of Toledo make a median of around $84,310 per year.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biomedical engineering schools. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor make a median of around $88,695 per year.
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the biomedical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $86,881.
Trine University earned the #15 position for biomedical engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Angola, Trine University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Trine University typically earn about $67,702 annually.
University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #16 for biomedical engineering graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public institution. Biomedical Engineering graduates of University Of Illinois At Chicago earn a median of about $86,517 a year early in their careers.
University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #17 spot for biomedical engineering salaries this year. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, biomedical engineering degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus typically earn about $76,829 annually.
Wayne State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biomedical engineering schools. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a public institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from Wayne State University make a median of around $101,187 per year.
Lawrence Technological University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biomedical engineering schools. Located in the city of Southfield, Lawrence Technological University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Lawrence Technological University typically earn about $64,298 annually.
Wright State University Main Campus placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. Wright State University Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Dayton. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from Wright State University Main Campus make a median of around $85,344 per year.
Miami University Oxford placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from Miami University Oxford make a median of around $58,914 per year.
Illinois Institute Of Technology ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biomedical engineering schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from Illinois Institute Of Technology make a median of around $72,853 per year.
Northern Illinois University placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. Located in the suburb of Dekalb, Northern Illinois University is a public institution. After graduating, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Northern Illinois University typically earn about $54,047 annually.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee landed the #24 spot for biomedical engineering salaries this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. Students who complete the biomedical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,472.
University Of Michigan Dearborn placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. Located in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a public institution. Students who complete the biomedical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,593.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their biomedical engineering graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 25 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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