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Best Value Biomedical/Medical Engineering Colleges in Ohio

Ranked by best return on investment (earnings vs. cost). See our methodology.

Ohio's biomedical engineering programs deliver strong returns despite wide cost variations. University of Toledo graduates earn $63,501 annually while charging just $17,460 net price, creating strong value for students entering Ohio's medical device sector. The state's major healthcare employers like Cleveland Clinic drive demand for engineering talent, though graduation rates span from 45.9% at Wright State to 87.7% at Ohio State. Case Western commands $38,909 annually but produces the highest-earning graduates at $63,997.
7
Programs
$14,981 – $38,909
Net Price Range
$54,015
Avg. Program Earnings
68.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Biomedical/Medical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $17,460 $63,501 $12,377 55.6% 92.2%
2 $14,981 $52,420 $12,799 48.2% 82.9%
3 $15,216 $48,667 $11,188 45.9% 95.2%
4 $23,156 $59,576 $13,570 71.5% 86.2%
5 $18,292 $42,682 $12,859 87.7% 52.7%
6 $27,662 $47,260 $17,809 81.8% 87.9%
7 $38,909 $63,997 $64,671 87.0% 27.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $23,928 gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

University of Akron charges $14,981 net price as a public institution, while Case Western Reserve costs $38,909 as a private research university. Public schools benefit from state funding and typically serve more Ohio residents, though Case Western graduates earn $11,577 more on average than Akron alumni.

How do graduation rates compare across Ohio's biomedical engineering schools?

Graduation rates range dramatically from 45.9% at Wright State to 87.7% at Ohio State. The most selective programs like Case Western (27.4% acceptance rate) and Ohio State (52.7% acceptance rate) show completion rates above 87%, while open-access schools struggle with retention.

Does higher cost guarantee better earnings in Ohio biomedical engineering programs?

Not necessarily, though patterns emerge around selectivity and resources. University of Toledo costs $21,449 less than Case Western but produces graduates earning nearly identical salaries ($63,501 vs $63,997). However, the lowest-cost option at Akron yields graduates earning $52,420, showing some correlation between investment and outcomes.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.