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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment 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 West Chester University Of Pennsylvania, our #1 best value for biomedical engineering in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,775 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,599 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,258. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in biomedical engineering will find it at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Typical student debt for biomedical engineering graduates is $27,000. 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.
Temple University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value biomedical engineering schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Typical student debt for biomedical engineering graduates is $27,000. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates make about $54,415. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #4 place for biomedical engineering. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biomedical engineering graduates is $15,593. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $91,320. Set against $15,593 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in biomedical engineering will find it at Widener University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Widener University Main Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chester. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,730. Typical student debt for biomedical engineering graduates is $27,000. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates make about $68,762. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #6 spot for biomedical engineering value this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $65,636 in tuition and fees. 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. The acceptance rate is 12%.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #7 among the best values for biomedical engineering. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,644, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,435. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Lehigh University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value biomedical engineering schools. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,980. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the biomedical engineering program here. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates make about $72,440. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 26% of applicants are accepted.
Duquesne University earned the #9 position for value in biomedical engineering this year. Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. In-state tuition and fees average $48,986. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the biomedical engineering program here. Early-career biomedical engineering graduates make about $54,826. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Drexel University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value biomedical engineering schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biomedical engineering graduates is $30,697. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $80,904. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Bucknell University placed #11 among the best values for biomedical engineering. Located in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,812. Typical student debt for biomedical engineering graduates is $25,951. 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. Bucknell University admits about 29% of applicants.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 10 ranked schools only.
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