by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biomedical Engineering](/majors/engineering/biomedical-engineering/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value biomedical engineering schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the biomedical engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania tops our 2027 list of the best value biomedical engineering schools in Pennsylvania. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,775, with out-of-state students paying around $22,599. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,258 ten years after entry. 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 biomedical engineering. Set in the city of Erie, Gannon University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,656 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biomedical engineering graduates is $27,000. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Gannon University earn a median of $73,658 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Widener University Main Campus earned it the #3 place for biomedical engineering. Set in the suburb of Chester, Widener University Main Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,730. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the biomedical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Widener University Main Campus generally make around $68,762. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the best values for 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. Biomedical Engineering graduates carry a median of $15,593 in student loans. Biomedical Engineering graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $91,320 early in their careers. Set against $15,593 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Temple University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value biomedical engineering schools. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Biomedical Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Temple University earn a median of $54,415 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #6 for value in biomedical engineering this year. 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 biomedical engineering program here. 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. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants.
Carnegie Mellon University earned the #7 position for value in biomedical engineering this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,636. Typical student debt for biomedical engineering graduates is $23,529. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $75,083. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Carnegie Mellon University admits about 12% of applicants.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value biomedical engineering schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $20,644, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Students borrow a median of $24,164 to complete the biomedical engineering program here. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $76,531 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Lehigh University landed the #9 spot for biomedical engineering value this year. Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bethlehem. In-state tuition and fees average $64,980. Biomedical Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Lehigh University generally make around $72,440. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 26% of applicants are accepted.
Duquesne University landed the #10 spot for biomedical engineering value this year. Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students from in state pay about $48,986 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the biomedical engineering program here. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Duquesne University earn a median of $54,826 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Drexel University came in at #11 for value in biomedical engineering this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. Biomedical Engineering graduates carry a median of $30,697 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $80,904. That is a strong return on a $30,697 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Bucknell University landed the #12 spot for biomedical engineering value this year. Set in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,812. Students borrow a median of $25,951 to complete the biomedical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Bucknell University generally make around $64,331. Set against $25,951 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.
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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