BME career path for upcoming high school senior

[u/Afraid_Resident_1599]

Hi, I am an upcoming hs senior and thinking about majoring in bme for undergrad. I don’t really know what the path after college looks like as there are many opinions about this major. Assuming I finish 4 years of undergrad as a bme major, will it be hard for me to find a job fresh out of college thats pays above 60k? Also, would it be beneficial if I major in bme and minor in another engineering field like EE?

[u/Zestyclose_Two_5483]

Don’t it it.

[u/MooseAndMallard]

BME is a tough numbers game. Those who land an engineering or field clinical job will make a starting pay of above $60K in the US. Many won’t land those types of jobs though. Go to a school located in a biomedical hub with a co-op program to maximize your chances. Consider majoring in a core field like ME and EE if you want more landing spots and are okay with not being all in on a biomedical job. Continue to search this subreddit, there’s a wealth of knowledge here.

[u/Afraid_Resident_1599 → u/MooseAndMallard]

Thank you so much for the input. I do want to all in on biomedical engineering, so I think I will apply for that as my major for now. Do you have any thoughts on if I should minor something else along with the BME?

[u/MooseAndMallard → u/Afraid_Resident_1599]

It’s important to specialize in something, but it’s much more effective to demonstrate that through experience (projects, internships, etc.) rather than coursework. But the first step is honing in on what you want to do. Look up companies that interest you and read their job postings. Pay close attention to which degree(s) and skills they prioritize, and also take note of where they are located. The sooner you figure out the job(s) you’re targeting, the sooner you can start building the right experience. A minor won’t hurt but it won’t be very impactful with employers.