2026 Best Value Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering Schools in Washington
[Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering](/majors/engineering/biomedical-engineering/bioengineering-biomedical-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for bioengineering & biomedical engineering students.
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2026 Best Value Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering Schools in Washington
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in bioengineering & biomedical engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering Schools
Leading the list is University Of Washington Seattle Campus, our #1 best value for bioengineering & biomedical engineering in Washington. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete the bioengineering & biomedical engineering program here. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $62,241 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,000 median debt. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Washington State University one of the best values for bioengineering & biomedical engineering. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Typical student debt for bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates is $21,903. Early-career bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates make about $30,778. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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