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Apply engineering principles to medicine and biology to advance healthcare. Combine engineering, biology, chemistry, and biomechanics to design and evaluate products such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, and medical information systems.
$71,860
Lower reported wage
$106,950
Median
$165,060
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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BLS 'Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers' (17-2031). Median $106,950; 7.6% growth.
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A related major can be preparation; it does not by itself qualify you for the career.
A direct academic route; compare engineering depth, lab access, and internship opportunities. [1]
Design or improve medical equipment, devices, software, and systems by combining engineering and life sciences. [1]
Work spans manufacturing, research facilities, healthcare settings, and engineering offices. [1]
Most work full time; project or testing deadlines may extend the week. [1]
Design decisions must account for reliability, users, and safety; projects require careful documentation. [1]
Graduate study can open advanced research; experience can lead to project or team leadership. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.