Major · CIP 14.05

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

2,476 international students graduated in Biomedical/Medical Engineering in the 2024–25 academic year. 251 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsEngineering
2,476
International graduates, 2024–25
572 bachelor's · 1,342 master's · 492 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
251
Four-year schools that offer it
3
Related occupations

Occupations related to Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Bioengineers and Biomedical EngineersSOC 17-20311,200 openings a year · 1,360 LCA filings1,200+7.6%$109,3701,360
Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-904114,900 openings a year · 2,337 LCA filings14,900+5.5%$171,2702,337
Medical Scientists, except EpidemiologistsSOC 19-1042 · Usually needs more education10,500 openings a year · 5,410 LCA filings10,500+12.6%$103,4105,410

College teaching in this field: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology