Cheapest Biomedical/Medical Engineering Colleges in Ohio

Ohio State delivers the lowest earnings at $42,682 despite being the most selective program at 52.72% acceptance, while University of Toledo graduates earn nearly $64,000 with 92% acceptance. This earnings gap of over $20,000 reflects different program focuses within biomedical engineering across Ohio's seven options. The state's medical device manufacturing sector and Cleveland Clinic create strong demand for biomedical engineers, though net costs range dramatically from Akron's $14,981 to Case Western's $38,909.

Programs

$14,981 – $38,909

Net Price Range

$54,015

Avg. Program Earnings

68.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Biomedical/Medical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Akron Main Campus Akron, Ohio	$14,981	$12,799	48.2%	82.9%
2	Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, Ohio	$15,216	$11,188	45.9%	95.2%
3	University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio	$17,460	$12,377	55.6%	92.2%
4	Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, Ohio	$18,292	$12,859	87.7%	52.7%
5	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, Ohio	$23,156	$13,570	71.5%	86.2%
6	Miami University-Oxford Oxford, Ohio	$27,662	$17,809	81.8%	87.9%
7	Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, Ohio	$38,909	$64,671	87.0%	27.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $24,000 earnings difference between Ohio State and Toledo graduates?

Ohio State focuses more on research and academic preparation, leading to lower starting salaries of $42,682, while Toledo emphasizes industry-ready skills for Ohio's medical device companies. Toledo graduates enter higher-paying roles immediately, earning $63,501 on average.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Ohio biomedical engineering?

Higher-cost programs generally show better completion rates, with Case Western at 87% and Miami at 81.8% leading the pack. However, University of Toledo breaks this pattern with a strong 55.6% rate despite its $17,460 net cost.

Is Wright State's 95% acceptance rate a red flag for program quality?

Wright State's open admission reflects Ohio's commitment to accessibility in STEM fields rather than quality concerns. Graduates earn $48,667 with manageable debt of $21,395, making it a solid choice for career changers.

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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.