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Biomedical Engineering at University of California-Merced

If you plan to study Biomedical Engineering, take a look at what University of California-Merced. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Merced is in Merced, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 biomedical engineering graduations were recorded at University of California-Merced.

Studying Online at University of California-Merced

Online coursework is an option at University of California-Merced. Among 9,110 students, 2 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 960 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at University of California-Merced

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Merced’s Biomedical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#5 of 18
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#8 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#17 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#22 of 23
Best Value	Nationwide	#35 of 170
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#140 of 171

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from University of California-Merced

Students who complete University of California-Merced’s Biomedical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,420
2 years	$39,729
3 years	$53,045
4 years	$82,725
5 years	$89,244

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of California-Merced report median earnings of $82,725, compared with $62,823 for all University of California-Merced graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biomedical Engineering graduates from University of California-Merced stands at $21,234.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of California-Merced, by degree type.

Program-wide, Biomedical Engineering graduates at University of California-Merced are 47% women (14) and 53% men (16).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Merced

Among the 30 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Merced, 47% were women (14) and 53% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	23
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 97% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced, above the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biomedical Engineering Concentrations at University of California-Merced

This Biomedical Engineering program at University of California-Merced offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	30

Highest-Paying Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering program at University of California-Merced go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biomedical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$121,651
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.