Cheapest Biomedical/Medical Engineering Colleges in Michigan

University of Michigan-Dearborn delivers the state's most affordable biomedical engineering education at just $10,904 net cost while producing graduates earning $77,401 annually. The $23,091 gap between cheapest public and most expensive private options reflects Michigan's commitment to accessible STEM education. With automotive giants like Ford and GM expanding into medical device manufacturing, Michigan's biomedical engineers find growing opportunities in both traditional healthcare and emerging automotive health technologies.

Programs

$10,904 – $33,995

Net Price Range

$72,128

Avg. Program Earnings

66.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Biomedical/Medical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, Michigan	$10,904	$14,944	56.6%	54.1%
2	Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan	$14,773	$14,297	56.5%	75.3%
3	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Michigan	$14,832	$17,228	93.2%	17.7%
4	Michigan Technological University Houghton, Michigan	$15,729	$18,392	68.7%	93.7%
5	Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan	$16,041	$14,190	61.8%	79.0%
6	Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan	$17,096	$14,628	68.6%	90.4%
7	Lawrence Technological University Southfield, Michigan	$33,995	$41,872	62.6%	81.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Michigan-Dearborn such an strong value for biomedical engineering?

UM-Dearborn combines the lowest net cost in the state at $10,904 with the highest graduate earnings at $77,401, creating a return on investment that outperforms even Ann Arbor. The 56.6% graduation rate means dedicated students who complete the program enter a strong job market with manageable debt loads averaging $26,750.

How do Michigan's public universities compare to private options for biomedical engineering costs?

Public universities range from $10,904 to $17,096 in net costs, while Lawrence Technological University charges $33,995. The $23,091 price difference makes public options significantly more accessible, though Lawrence Tech graduates still earn a competitive $73,635 annually with similar debt levels around $26,500.

Does the Michigan Achievement Scholarship help reduce biomedical engineering program costs?

The Michigan Achievement Scholarship provides up to $5,500 annually for in-state students, which can reduce net costs at schools like Wayne State from $14,773 to under $10,000. This state funding makes already affordable programs even more accessible for Michigan 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.