by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biomedical Engineering](/majors/engineering/biomedical-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong biomedical engineering education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biomedical engineering students.
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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.
Leading the list is Rice University, our #1 best value for biomedical engineering in Texas. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,247. Typical student debt for biomedical engineering graduates is $11,904. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates make about $88,307. That is a strong return on a $11,904 median debt. The acceptance rate is 8%.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value biomedical engineering schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,326, while out-of-state students pay about $22,249. Students borrow a median of $24,900 to complete the biomedical engineering program here. Biomedical Engineering graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $58,396 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes The University Of Texas At Arlington one of the best values for biomedical engineering. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,950, while out-of-state students pay about $29,582. Biomedical Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,106 in student loans. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates make about $43,390. That is a strong return on a $26,106 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Houston one of the best values for biomedical engineering. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. Students from in state pay about $9,717 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. Biomedical Engineering graduates carry a median of $13,502 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from University Of Houston generally make around $48,329. Set against $13,502 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.
A rank of #5 makes University Of North Texas one of the best values for biomedical engineering. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,309, while out-of-state students pay about $21,149. Biomedical Engineering graduates carry a median of $23,298 in student loans. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates make about $49,157. Set against $23,298 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At Dallas came in at #6 for value in biomedical engineering this year. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson. In-state tuition and fees average $14,644, compared with $40,144 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete the biomedical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Dallas generally make around $58,916. Set against $18,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #7 among the best values for biomedical engineering. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Typical student debt for biomedical engineering graduates is $21,071. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $56,045. That is a strong return on a $21,071 median debt. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #8 for value in biomedical engineering this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Typical student debt for biomedical engineering graduates is $19,500. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates make about $73,747. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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