by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biomedical Engineering](/majors/engineering/biomedical-engineering/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying biomedical engineering schools.
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Below are the schools whose biomedical engineering graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in biomedical engineering, no school beat Wentworth Institute Of Technology this year. Located in the city of Boston, Wentworth Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from Wentworth Institute Of Technology make a median of around $103,502 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute earned it the #2 place for biomedical engineering. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Worcester Polytechnic Institute typically earn about $102,711 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in biomedical engineering will find them at Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology make a median of around $106,402 per year.
Boston University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biomedical engineering schools. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Boston University earn a median of about $98,562 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Rhode Island one of the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from University Of Rhode Island make a median of around $93,508 per year.
University Of Connecticut ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biomedical engineering schools. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from University Of Connecticut make a median of around $94,444 per year.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biomedical engineering schools. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the biomedical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,755.
Brown University landed the #8 spot for biomedical engineering salaries this year. Brown University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from Brown University make a median of around $74,180 per year.
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for biomedical engineering. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public school located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. After graduating, biomedical engineering degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth typically earn about $60,237 annually.
University Of Maine earned the #10 position for biomedical engineering graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a public institution. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates from University Of Maine make a median of around $59,864 per year.
Western New England University came in at #11 for biomedical engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Western New England University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the biomedical engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,437.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries biomedical engineering graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 11 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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