by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value bioengineering & biomedical engineering schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in bioengineering & biomedical engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry the best value for a degree in bioengineering & biomedical engineering in New York. Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Syracuse. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,303, with out-of-state students paying around $22,263. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,763 ten years after entry. The acceptance rate is 63%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Stony Brook University earned it the #2 place for bioengineering & biomedical engineering. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,931, compared with $32,741 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates is $24,581. Early-career bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates make about $42,737. That is a strong return on a $24,581 median debt. The acceptance rate is 49%.
Cuny City College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in bioengineering & biomedical engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,340, compared with $15,290 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,389 to complete the bioengineering & biomedical engineering program here. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates of Cuny City College earn a median of $60,003 early in their careers. Set against $13,389 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny City College admits about 60% of applicants.
Columbia University In The City Of New York is a great value for students pursuing a degree in bioengineering & biomedical engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the bioengineering & biomedical engineering program here. Early-career bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates make about $74,528. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.
University At Buffalo came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value bioengineering & biomedical engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,936, with out-of-state students paying around $31,536. Typical student debt for bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates is $21,000. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of $61,032 early in their careers. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University At Buffalo admits about 74% of applicants.
Suny At Binghamton earned the #6 position for value in bioengineering & biomedical engineering this year. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,567, while out-of-state students pay about $30,447. Typical student debt for bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates is $19,000. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of $67,974 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,000 median debt. Suny At Binghamton admits about 39% of applicants.
Cornell University placed #7 among the best values for bioengineering & biomedical engineering. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $83,998 early in their careers. Set against $15,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cornell University admits about 9% of applicants.
University Of Rochester earned the #8 position for value in bioengineering & biomedical engineering this year. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,080. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, bioengineering & biomedical engineering degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $77,151. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. University Of Rochester admits about 40% of applicants.
Hofstra University landed the #9 spot for bioengineering & biomedical engineering value this year. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $57,660 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,848 to complete the bioengineering & biomedical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, bioengineering & biomedical engineering degree recipients from Hofstra University generally make around $55,705. Set against $24,848 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Hofstra University admits about 68% of applicants.
Union College New York placed #10 among the best values for bioengineering & biomedical engineering. Located in the city of Schenectady, Union College New York is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $69,039. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates make about $62,624. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 44% of applicants are accepted.
Rochester Institute Of Technology came in at #11 for value in bioengineering & biomedical engineering this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $59,210. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates carry a median of $29,183 in student loans. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates of Rochester Institute Of Technology earn a median of $72,344 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,183 median debt. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earned the #12 position for value in bioengineering & biomedical engineering this year. Located in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,078. Typical student debt for bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, bioengineering & biomedical engineering degree recipients from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute generally make around $74,427. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute admits about 64% of applicants.
New York University earned the #13 position for value in bioengineering & biomedical engineering this year. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Typical student debt for bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates is $21,897. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates of New York University earn a median of $64,516 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,897 median debt. The acceptance rate is 9%.
Syracuse University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value bioengineering & biomedical engineering schools. Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. In-state tuition and fees average $65,528. Typical student debt for bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates is $27,000. Early-career bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates make about $64,660. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 46%.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
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