Summary
Quick Facts: Biomedical Engineers | |
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$81,540 per year
$39.20 per hour |
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Bachelor’s degree | |
None | |
None | |
15,700 | |
62% (Much faster than average) | |
9,700 |
What Biomedical Engineers Do
Biomedical engineers analyze and design solutions to problems in biology and medicine, with the goal of improving the quality and effectiveness of patient care.
Work Environment
Biomedical engineers work in manufacturing, universities, hospitals, research facilities of companies and educational and medical institutions, teaching, and government regulatory agencies. They usually work full time.
How to Become a Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical engineers typically need a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from an accredited program to enter the occupation. Alternatively, they can get a bachelor’s degree in a different field of engineering and then either get a graduate degree in biomedical engineering or get on-the-job training in biomedical engineering.
Pay
The median annual wage of biomedical engineers was $81,540 in May 2010.
Job Outlook
Employment of biomedical engineers is expected to grow by 62 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand will be strong because an aging population is likely to need more medical care and because of increased public awareness of biomedical engineering advances and their benefits.
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