Cheapest Biomedical/Medical Engineering Colleges in Florida

Florida's public universities create a striking affordability gap for biomedical engineering students, with the University of Florida charging just $6,351 net annually compared to the University of Miami's $36,803. The state's growing medical device sector and space coast aerospace industry provide strong career paths, while graduates from Florida International University earn $56,776 on average. Six of the eight programs maintain costs below $16,000, making Florida one of the most accessible states for this specialized field.

Programs

$6,351 – $36,803

Net Price Range

$52,301

Avg. Program Earnings

72.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Biomedical/Medical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Florida Gainesville, Florida	$6,351	$6,381	91.5%	23.4%
2	Florida International University Miami, Florida	$9,133	$6,565	73.9%	63.9%
3	University of South Florida Tampa, Florida	$10,043	$6,410	74.6%	43.9%
4	Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, Florida	$10,319	$6,118	56.0%	74.4%
5	Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida	$10,997	$5,656	83.0%	25.0%
6	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, Florida	$15,847	$5,785	51.9%	32.9%
7	Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida	$35,300	$44,360	65.5%	64.4%
8	University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida	$36,803	$59,926	84.2%	18.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Florida so much cheaper than other biomedical engineering programs?

As a flagship public institution, UF benefits from substantial state funding that keeps net costs at $6,351 annually for eligible students. The 23.35% acceptance rate reflects its selectivity, but qualified Florida residents can access this top-tier program for thousands less than private alternatives.

How do graduation rates vary among Florida's most affordable biomedical engineering programs?

Public university graduation rates range from 51.90% at Florida A&M to 91.50% at University of Florida. The middle-tier schools like University of South Florida (74.60%) and Florida International University (73.90%) offer solid completion rates at net costs under $11,000.

Does the Bright Futures scholarship program cover biomedical engineering tuition costs?

Bright Futures can cover full tuition at public universities, which ranges from $5,656 at Florida State to $6,565 at Florida International University. This makes the total cost of attendance even lower for high-achieving Florida residents pursuing biomedical engineering degrees.

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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.