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2026 Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

33 Colleges in the United States
3,025 Biomedical Engineering Degrees Awarded
$68,443 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biomedical Engineering degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biomedical engineering programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 46 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biomedical engineering students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Biomedical Engineering in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biomedical engineering education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Biomedical Engineering

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No school ranked higher than Pennsylvania State University Main Campus this year for biomedical engineering. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 165 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in biomedical engineering from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the top schools for biomedical engineering. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 12 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $57,901 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,836. More information about a degree in biomedical engineering from University Of Maryland College Park

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Johns Hopkins University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 372 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $83,929 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,207. See the full biomedical engineering program report for Johns Hopkins University

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biomedical engineering, ranking #4. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. New York University awarded about 31 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biomedical engineering degree from New York University earn around $64,516 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,897. More information about a degree in biomedical engineering from New York University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biomedical engineering, ranking #5. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 211 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $91,320 in their early career. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $15,593 in student loans. More information about a degree in biomedical engineering from University Of Pennsylvania

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Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best biomedical engineering schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 265 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $74,528. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Get the full biomedical engineering details for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Cornell University landed the #7 spot for biomedical engineering this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cornell University awarded about 176 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $83,998 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree. Get the full biomedical engineering details for Cornell University

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earned the #8 position for biomedical engineering this year. Located in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 104 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $74,427 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full biomedical engineering details for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Carnegie Mellon University landed the #9 spot for biomedical engineering this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 73 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $75,083 in their early career. Carnegie Mellon University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. See the full biomedical engineering program report for Carnegie Mellon University

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University Of Rochester placed #10 among the best biomedical engineering schools. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 104 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Rochester in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $77,151. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. See the full biomedical engineering program report for University Of Rochester

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Stevens Institute Of Technology landed the #11 spot for biomedical engineering this year. Located in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 88 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at Stevens Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Stevens Institute Of Technology earn a median of $73,454 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full biomedical engineering program report for Stevens Institute Of Technology

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Rutgers University New Brunswick earned the #12 position for biomedical engineering this year. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 124 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $66,479 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,989. Get the full biomedical engineering details for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned the #13 position for biomedical engineering this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 157 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $67,627 in their early career. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full biomedical engineering program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University placed #14 among the best biomedical engineering schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bethlehem. About 88% of students finish within six years. Lehigh University awarded about 48 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $72,440 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biomedical engineering from Lehigh University

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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Bucknell University landed the #15 spot for biomedical engineering this year. Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lewisburg. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bucknell University awarded about 17 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biomedical engineering degree from Bucknell University earn around $64,331 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,951 to complete this degree. Read more about the biomedical engineering program at Bucknell University

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New Jersey Institute Of Technology placed #16 among the best biomedical engineering schools. New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public school located in the city of Newark. About 73% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 98 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at New Jersey Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from New Jersey Institute Of Technology generally make around $71,663. Students borrow a median of $22,125 to complete this degree. See the full biomedical engineering program report for New Jersey Institute Of Technology

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University came in at #17 for biomedical engineering this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 77% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $54,826 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in biomedical engineering from Duquesne University

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University Of Delaware earned the #18 position for biomedical engineering this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 66 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Delaware in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $71,980. University Of Delaware graduates carry a median of $25,990 in student loans. See the full biomedical engineering program report for University Of Delaware

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Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry came in at #19 for biomedical engineering this year. Set in the city of Syracuse, Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry is a mid-sized public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry in the most recent data year. See the full biomedical engineering program report for Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry

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George Washington University placed #20 among the best biomedical engineering schools. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. George Washington University awarded about 68 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $71,272 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. Get the full biomedical engineering details for George Washington University

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best biomedical engineering schools. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 11 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. See the full biomedical engineering program report for West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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University At Buffalo ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best biomedical engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. University At Buffalo graduates 75% of students within six years. University At Buffalo awarded about 116 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $61,032 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree. See the full biomedical engineering program report for University At Buffalo

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best biomedical engineering schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 180 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at Drexel University in the most recent year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $80,904 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,697 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biomedical engineering from Drexel University

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Suny At Binghamton placed #24 among the best biomedical engineering schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Vestal. Suny At Binghamton graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 100 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Suny At Binghamton generally make around $67,974. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. See the full biomedical engineering program report for Suny At Binghamton

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Rochester Institute Of Technology placed #25 among the best biomedical engineering schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rochester. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 56 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $72,344 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,183. Get the full biomedical engineering details for Rochester Institute Of Technology

Rest of the Top 34 Biomedical Engineering Schools

These schools also placed among the best for biomedical engineering this year:

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
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Union College New York
Schenectady, NY
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
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Cuny City College
New York, NY

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 46 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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