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Biomedical Engineers... Who Are They?


Osmanson, A. (2021, November 29). Biomedical Engineering Student Spotlight - All Together. All Together. https://alltogether.swe.org/2021/11/biomedical-engineering-student-spotlight/

As stated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, biomedical engineering "combines engineering principles with sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software." Read on below to view some quick facts about this amazing career path!


​Median Pay in 2021

$97,410 per year

Typical Entry-Level Education

Bachelor's degree

Predicted Job Growth

10% from 2021 to 2031

Important Skills to Possess

analytical, communication, creativity, math, problem-solving

Number of Jobs, 2021

17,900

Predicted Yearly Openings

1,200

Where they work

clinical settings and laboratories

Most Popular Work Environment

Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences

Typical Work Load

Full time

Similar Jobs

Biochemists, biophysicists, chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, medical scientists, material engineers

Source: Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2022, September 8). Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/biomedical-engineers.htm


Why is this career interesting one may ask?

This career combines all of the best things: engineering, biology, and a bit of the medical field. Engineering careers present many challenges, but they are also very rewarding! If your favorite subjects in school are biology, chemistry, calculus, or physics, this could be the job for you! It's a great field for people who love a variety of subjects but still want to incorporate all of them into their future work!


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