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. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong bioengineering & biomedical engineering education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for bioengineering & biomedical engineering students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the bioengineering & biomedical engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked West Chester University Of Pennsylvania the best value for a degree in bioengineering & biomedical engineering in Pennsylvania. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,775, compared with $22,599 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $61,258 ten years out. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania admits about 78% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Gannon University earned it the #2 place for bioengineering & biomedical engineering. Set in the city of Erie, Gannon University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,656. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the bioengineering & biomedical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, bioengineering & biomedical engineering degree recipients from Gannon University generally make around $73,658. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Widener University Main Campus one of the best values for bioengineering & biomedical engineering. Set in the suburb of Chester, Widener University Main Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $55,730. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the bioengineering & biomedical engineering program here. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates of Widener University Main Campus earn a median of $68,762 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #4 place for bioengineering & biomedical engineering. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $15,593 to complete the bioengineering & biomedical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, bioengineering & biomedical engineering degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $91,320. That is a strong return on a $15,593 median debt. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Temple University one of the best values for bioengineering & biomedical engineering. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates of Temple University earn a median of $54,415 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value bioengineering & biomedical engineering schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the bioengineering & biomedical engineering program here. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $67,627 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Carnegie Mellon University placed #7 among the best values for bioengineering & biomedical engineering. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. In-state tuition and fees average $65,636. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete the bioengineering & biomedical engineering program here. Early-career bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates make about $75,083. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #8 among the best values for bioengineering & biomedical engineering. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $20,644, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates carry a median of $24,164 in student loans. Soon after graduation, bioengineering & biomedical engineering degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $76,531. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Lehigh University came in at #9 for value in bioengineering & biomedical engineering this year. Set in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,980. Typical student debt for bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates is $26,000. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates of Lehigh University earn a median of $72,440 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 26%.
Duquesne University landed the #10 spot for bioengineering & biomedical engineering value this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,986. Typical student debt for bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates is $27,000. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates of Duquesne University earn a median of $54,826 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Drexel University earned the #11 position for value in bioengineering & biomedical engineering this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. Students borrow a median of $30,697 to complete the bioengineering & biomedical engineering program here. Early-career bioengineering & biomedical engineering graduates make about $80,904. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Bucknell University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value bioengineering & biomedical engineering schools. Located in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,812 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,951 to complete the bioengineering & biomedical engineering program here. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering graduates of Bucknell University earn a median of $64,331 early in their careers. Set against $25,951 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 29%.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
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