by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biomedical Engineering](/majors/engineering/biomedical-engineering/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. 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 15 schools to find where biomedical engineering graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose biomedical engineering graduates go on to earn the most.
Johns Hopkins University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid biomedical engineering graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of about $112,401 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Biomedical Engineering graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $116,294 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus one of the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus make a median of around $95,894 per year.
Cornell University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biomedical engineering schools. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Cornell University earn a median of about $116,678 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in biomedical engineering will find them at Drexel University, which ranked #5. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from Drexel University make a median of around $111,284 per year.
New Jersey Institute Of Technology came in at #6 for biomedical engineering graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Students who complete the biomedical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $103,062.
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the biomedical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $86,161.
University Of Rochester placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from University Of Rochester make a median of around $84,888 per year.
Suny At Binghamton earned the #9 position for biomedical engineering graduate earnings this year. Suny At Binghamton is a public school located in the suburb of Vestal. Students who complete the biomedical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,948.
Carnegie Mellon University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the biomedical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $75,083.
George Washington University earned the #11 position for biomedical engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from George Washington University make a median of around $72,602 per year.
Rutgers University New Brunswick earned the #12 position for biomedical engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick make a median of around $70,860 per year.
University At Buffalo placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. University At Buffalo is a public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from University At Buffalo make a median of around $66,090 per year.
Cuny City College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biomedical engineering schools. Located in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a public institution. After graduating, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Cuny City College typically earn about $63,295 annually.
Stony Brook University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a public institution. Students who complete the biomedical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,439.
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 · 15 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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