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Rank #22 of 80

Biomedical Engineering

Programs applying engineering principles to biology and medicine for healthcare technology development.

CIP 14.05012 career paths
62
61.5/100
Low Risk

Score Breakdown

Automation Resistance
30% weight95.8

How resistant the typical career paths are to automation by AI and robotics, based on O*NET task analysis.

Job Growth Outlook
25% weight43.8

Projected employment growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 10-year occupational outlook.

Earnings Potential
20% weight56.7

Median salary potential relative to the national median, indicating economic stability.

Degree Flexibility
15% weight13.3

Number of distinct career paths available to graduates, providing economic optionality.

AI Adaptability
10% weight85.0

Ability to leverage AI as a productivity tool rather than being displaced by it.

Career Paths & Occupation Analysis

These are the primary occupations linked to a Biomedical Engineering degree via the NCES CIP-SOC crosswalk, with O*NET and BLS data for each.

OccupationAutomation RiskJob GrowthMedian SalaryAI Exposure
Biomedical Engineers
SOC 17-2031
4.0%+5%$100,530Low
Medical Scientists
SOC 19-1042
4.5%+10%$100,890Low