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Cheapest Biomedical/Medical Engineering Colleges in North Carolina

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

North Carolina A&T State University offers biomedical engineering at just $10,980 net cost, making it nearly four times cheaper than Duke's $34,454 despite both serving the same Research Triangle job market. This $23,474 price gap highlights how public universities can provide entry to a field where NC State graduates earn $55,964 starting salaries. The state's concentration of medical device companies and research hospitals creates strong demand for biomedical engineers across all program price points.
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Programs
$10,980 – $41,048
Net Price Range
$65,539
Avg. Program Earnings
82.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Biomedical/Medical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,980 $6,748 55.3% 56.4%
2 $12,983 $8,989 92.1% 17.1%
3 $16,931 $8,895 84.6% 47.2%
4 $34,454 $65,805 95.8% 6.4%
5 $41,048 $44,536 83.0% 74.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do graduation rates vary between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Duke leads with a 95.8% graduation rate while North Carolina A&T graduates 55.3% of students, creating a 40.5 percentage point gap. However, A&T's lower net cost of $10,980 means students risk significantly less debt if they don't complete their degree.

What explains the huge difference in student debt between Duke and other schools?

Duke graduates average just $13,894 in debt despite the high sticker price because the university provides substantial need-based aid. NC State students graduate with $19,872 in debt, nearly $6,000 more than Duke graduates despite attending a public university.

Does acceptance rate affect program quality for biomedical engineering in North Carolina?

Duke accepts only 6.35% of applicants while Elon accepts 74.46%, yet both maintain strong programs. The 68 percentage point difference reflects selectivity rather than program strength, as NC State's moderate 47.17% acceptance rate still produces graduates earning $55,964 annually.

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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.