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.

  1. Research
  2. MATLAB
  3. C++
  4. Medical Devices
  5. Electrical Engineering

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