Best Colleges for Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Biomedical and medical engineering graduates combine engineering principles with biological sciences to develop medical devices, artificial organs, and diagnostic equipment. With 105 schools offering this interdisciplinary major, graduates typically earn $57,568 annually in entry-level positions. When evaluating programs, students should prioritize hands-on laboratory experience, research opportunities with faculty, and strong industry partnerships that provide internships. Look for curricula that balance core engineering coursework with biology and chemistry fundamentals. Access to modern biomedical laboratories and equipment is essential for practical training. Programs with hospital affiliations or medical device company connections often provide valuable real-world exposure and networking opportunities that can lead to employment after graduation.

Schools Ranked

$71,211

Avg. Program Earnings

83.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$82,440	96.8%	private-nonprofit
2	University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, Michigan	$77,401	56.6%	public
3	Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois	$76,460	95.9%	private-nonprofit
4	Duke University Durham, North Carolina	$75,114	95.8%	private-nonprofit
5	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, Illinois	$74,576	84.9%	public
6	California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, California	$73,949	69.9%	public
7	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, California	$73,635	85.2%	public
8	Lawrence Technological University Southfield, Michigan	$73,635	62.6%	private-nonprofit
9	Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland	$72,509	94.6%	private-nonprofit
10	The Catholic University of America Washington, District of Columbia	$71,015	81.3%	private-nonprofit
11	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Michigan	$71,015	93.2%	public
12	Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey	$71,015	89.9%	private-nonprofit
13	Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee	$70,680	92.7%	private-nonprofit
14	George Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$69,338	85.2%	private-nonprofit
15	George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia	$69,338	69.3%	public
16	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, Texas	$68,918	83.8%	public
17	The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas	$68,778	87.6%	public
18	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, Indiana	$68,331	81.7%	private-nonprofit
19	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, Georgia	$68,305	92.3%	public
20	Boston University Boston, Massachusetts	$67,660	90.0%	private-nonprofit
21	Lehigh University Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	$67,660	89.2%	private-nonprofit
22	Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York	$67,473	70.8%	private-nonprofit
23	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$67,101	66.9%	public
24	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York	$67,101	83.2%	private-nonprofit
25	Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pennsylvania	$66,821	86.2%	private-nonprofit