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About Biomedical Technology/Technician

Biomedical Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in developing biological or medical systems and products. Includes instruction in instrument calibration, design and installation testing, system safety and maintenance procedures, procurement and installation procedures, and report preparation.

Of the 574 Biomedical Technology/Technician degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, women make up 32% percent and men make up 68% percent of the field of study. Did you know that California has more students being awarded a degree in Biomedical Technology/Technician than any other state in the US? In fact, California granted 190 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Technology/Technician is $57,600.

Popularity of Biomedical Technology/Technician Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Biomedical Technology/Technician degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Biomedical Technology/Technician majors is Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for certain positions. A career that is in high need that a degree in Biomedical Technology/Technician can prepare you for is Medical Equipment Repairers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Biomedical Technology/Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Biomedical Technology/Technician majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
574
Female Students
182 (31%)
Male Students
392 (68%)
White (249, 43%)
Hispanic or Latino (139, 24%)
Asian (80, 14%)
Black or African American (36, 6%)
Two or more races (35, 6%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (24, 4%)
U.S. Nonresident (7, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (3, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (1, <1%)

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