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2022 Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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$29,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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In 2019-2020, 12,258 people earned their degree in biomedical engineering, making the major the 75th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, biomedical engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $58,234 and had an average of $23,170 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,429 biomedical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,220 and $23,821 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 433 biomedical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 29 colleges that offer a degree in biomedical engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality biomedical engineering programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the biomedical engineering program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biomedical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 73 masters’s bio engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 32 masters’s bio engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree bio engineering students whose families make $0-$30k list, UF has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 2 masters’s bio engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 50 degrees to qualified masters’s bio engineering students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334.

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#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #5 spot on the list. North Carolina State University is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NC State Biomedical Engineering Report

#17 in overall quality

Florida International University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. FIU is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 16 masters’s bio engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #17 spot in our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24 in overall quality

University of Central Florida landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s bio engineering degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

Full University of Central Florida Biomedical Engineering Report

#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#14 in overall quality

Florida State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s bio engineering students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #14 spot in our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s bio engineering degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s bio engineering degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #5 spot in our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s bio engineering degrees to qualified students.

FAU also made our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #22. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482.

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#12

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

Full Virginia Tech Biomedical Engineering Report

#13

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#20 in overall quality

North Carolina A & T State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. North Carolina A & T State University is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 10 masters’s bio engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

NC A&T also made our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina A & T State University are $20,662, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #10 spot in our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 27 masters’s bio engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also made our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Clemson, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s bio engineering degrees to 48 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree bio engineering students whose families make $0-$30k list, Clemson has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#11 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. UofSC is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 5 masters’s bio engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160.

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With a ranking of #18, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a medium-sized public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 1 masters’s bio engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida A&M University, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are $24,669.

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#19

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

With a ranking of #19, East Carolina University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s bio engineering students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full ECU Biomedical Engineering Report

#20

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#23 in overall quality

University of Memphis ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Memphis is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s bio engineering degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree bio engineering students whose families make $0-$30k list, UofM has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Memphis Biomedical Engineering Report

#21

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s bio engineering students in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Kentucky Biomedical Engineering Report

#22

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Louisville is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 17 masters’s bio engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree bio engineering students whose families make $0-$30k list, UofL has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

Mississippi State University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Mississippi State, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s bio engineering degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Biomedical Engineering at Mississippi State

#24

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. George Mason University is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 1 masters’s bio engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bio Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB also made our “Best Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Biomedical Engineering Report

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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