Biomedical Engineering, B.S.
What Can You Do With This Major?
We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Biomedical Engineering, B.S. go on to work in these industries among others.
Medical Devices
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Engineer I | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Consultant | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Validation Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $ 40,000 - $ 49,000 |
| Clinical Trial Associate | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Design Quality Engineer II | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Business Development Manager | $ 140,000 - $ 149,000 |
| Engineering Manager | $ 150,000 + |
| Product Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Field Service Engineer II | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
Pharmaceuticals
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Associate Scientist | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Translation Engineer | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Associate Test Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Process Engineer I | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Clinical Specialist | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Senior Development Manager | $ 150,000 + |
| Senior Manager - Global Regulatory Lead | $ 130,000 - $ 139,000 |
| Scientist I | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Operations Specialist | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Pharmaceutical Process Engineer III | $ 150,000 + |
Electronic and Computer Hardware
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Failure Analysis Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Software Applications Engineer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Field Application Engineer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Project Engineer I | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Lead Software Systems Engineer | $ 150,000 + |
| Senior Biomedical Engineer | $ 140,000 - $ 149,000 |
| Systems Engineer II | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Application Engineer | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| CQV Consultant II | $ 130,000 - $ 139,000 |
Where Can You Find URI Graduates?
Many alumni who majored in Biomedical Engineering, B.S. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.
Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students
Brown University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | The George Washington University | University of Pittsburgh | North Carolina State University | University of Rhode Island | Dartmouth College | Cornell University | University of Massachusetts Amherst | Harvard University
Top Employers Hiring Our Grads
Abbott Laboratories | Millstone Medical Outsourcing | Sequence, Inc. | Amgen | VA Medical Center | Boston Medical Center | Vertex Pharmaceuticals | Analog Devices | Becton Dickinson | Pfizer | Hamilton Robotics | Canfield Scientific | Intellijoint Surgical | Calyx | Boston Scientific | BD | Metronic, Inc. | Boston Medical Center | Siemens | ZOLL Medical Corporation
What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?
Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.
Career Readiness for All Majors:
- Critical thinking
- Oral and written communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Digital technology
- Professionalism
- Career and self development
- Equity and inclusion
Biomedical Engineering, B.S. Skills:
These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.
- Research
- MATLAB
- C++
- Medical Devices
- Electrical Engineering
Contact
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