Cheapest Biomedical/Medical Engineering Colleges in Massachusetts

Harvard and MIT offer the most affordable biomedical engineering programs in Massachusetts when need-based aid is applied, with net costs under $20,000 despite sticker prices near $60,000. This creates an unusual situation where the state's most selective programs (accepting just 3.24% and 3.96% respectively) become more accessible than mid-tier options. Massachusetts biomedical engineering graduates enter a job market strengthened by companies like Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and Abbott Laboratories, all maintaining major operations around Boston. The earnings gap between programs is notable, with Boston University graduates averaging $67,660 compared to UMass Dartmouth's $48,823.

Programs

$16,816 – $43,273

Net Price Range

$61,172

Avg. Program Earnings

78.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Biomedical/Medical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts	$16,816	$59,076	97.3%	3.2%
2	University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts	$18,627	$16,570	70.1%	86.0%
3	Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Massachusetts	$19,813	$60,156	96.1%	4.0%
4	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, Massachusetts	$20,605	$15,208	49.0%	95.5%
5	University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, Massachusetts	$23,691	$17,357	83.2%	63.5%
6	Boston University Boston, Massachusetts	$26,996	$65,168	90.0%	14.4%
7	Regis College Weston, Massachusetts	$28,346	$47,770	69.5%	88.8%
8	Western New England University Springfield, Massachusetts	$31,170	$46,430	63.9%	88.0%
9	Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, Massachusetts	$34,170	$41,010	68.6%	92.3%
10	Tufts University Medford, Massachusetts	$35,435	$67,844	93.3%	9.7%
11	Endicott College Beverly, Massachusetts	$39,324	$39,212	75.4%	73.3%
12	Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, Massachusetts	$43,273	$59,070	88.4%	57.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Harvard and MIT surprisingly affordable for biomedical engineering?

Both schools offer substantial need-based aid that brings net costs to $16,816 and $19,813 respectively. Students graduate with minimal debt - MIT averages just $13,000 in student loans upon graduation.

How do graduation rates vary among Massachusetts biomedical engineering programs?

The range spans from 49% at UMass Dartmouth to 97.3% at Harvard. Public universities show the widest variation, with UMass Amherst achieving 83.2% while Dartmouth struggles at 49%.

Is there a significant earnings difference between public and private programs?

Boston University leads with $67,660 average earnings, while UMass Dartmouth graduates earn $48,823. This $18,837 gap suggests program prestige and industry connections significantly impact starting salaries in biomedical engineering.

Where do acceptance rates create the biggest opportunities?

UMass Dartmouth accepts 95.52% of applicants with a net cost of $20,605, making it highly accessible. In contrast, Tufts accepts only 9.69% but costs $35,435 after aid.

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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.