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2026 Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region

33 Colleges in the United States
2,847 Biomedical Engineering Degrees Awarded
$60,720 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 49 schools to find the best for biomedical engineering students.

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Best Schools for Biomedical Engineering in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biomedical engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Biomedical Engineering

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Duke University
Durham, NC

No school ranked higher than Duke University this year for biomedical engineering. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 271 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biomedical engineering degree from Duke University earn around $91,236 in the first couple years of their career. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,894 in student loans. See the full biomedical engineering program report for Duke University

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A rank of #2 makes Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus one of the top schools for biomedical engineering. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 423 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $83,751 in their early career. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Read more about the biomedical engineering program at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best biomedical engineering schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Emory University awarded about 47 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Emory University earn a median of $67,840 early in their careers. Emory University graduates carry a median of $19,431 in student loans. Read more about the biomedical engineering program at Emory University

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Students looking for a strong biomedical engineering program will find one at University Of Virginia Main Campus, which ranked #4. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 139 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $66,823 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,400 to complete this degree. Read more about the biomedical engineering program at University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong biomedical engineering program will find one at North Carolina State University At Raleigh, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 183 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $74,016 in their early career. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $18,638 in student loans. More information about a degree in biomedical engineering from North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University landed the #6 spot for biomedical engineering this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. Vanderbilt University awarded about 74 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $63,402 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Get the full biomedical engineering details for Vanderbilt University

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #7 for biomedical engineering this year. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public university. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 81 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $60,004. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $23,393 in student loans. See the full biomedical engineering program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #8 for biomedical engineering this year. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 165 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $70,561 early in their careers. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in biomedical engineering from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida placed #9 among the best biomedical engineering schools. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 150 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $60,524. Students borrow a median of $20,253 to complete this degree. See the full biomedical engineering program report for University Of Florida

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University placed #10 among the best biomedical engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. There were roughly 200 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Clemson University in the most recent data year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $70,885 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. Get the full biomedical engineering details for Clemson University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University placed #11 among the best biomedical engineering schools. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 51 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at Florida State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biomedical engineering degree from Florida State University earn around $51,884 in the first couple years of their career. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $20,488 in student loans. More information about a degree in biomedical engineering from Florida State University

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Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #12 spot for biomedical engineering this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 33 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $54,082. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates carry a median of $23,760 in student loans. More information about a degree in biomedical engineering from Tulane University Of Louisiana

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Florida International University landed the #13 spot for biomedical engineering this year. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. Florida International University awarded about 106 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $62,254 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,801. See the full biomedical engineering program report for Florida International University

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George Mason University placed #14 among the best biomedical engineering schools. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 56 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $63,981 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,625. More information about a degree in biomedical engineering from George Mason University

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University Of Louisville came in at #15 for biomedical engineering this year. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public institution. University Of Louisville graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 49 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Louisville in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from University Of Louisville generally make around $76,165. University Of Louisville graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans. Get the full biomedical engineering details for University Of Louisville

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Florida Atlantic University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best biomedical engineering schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Boca Raton. Florida Atlantic University graduates 63% of students within six years. Florida Atlantic University awarded about 22 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $49,340 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,212 to complete this degree. See the full biomedical engineering program report for Florida Atlantic University

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami placed #17 among the best biomedical engineering schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. University Of Miami awarded about 59 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $70,305. Students borrow a median of $18,425 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biomedical engineering from University Of Miami

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best biomedical engineering schools. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College awarded about 52 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $44,717 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,788. More information about a degree in biomedical engineering from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best biomedical engineering schools. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 52 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $52,885. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,829 in student loans. Read more about the biomedical engineering program at University Of South Florida Main Campus

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University Of Kentucky placed #20 among the best biomedical engineering schools. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 37 biomedical engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $49,568 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,094. Get the full biomedical engineering details for University Of Kentucky

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The University Of Tennessee came in at #21 for biomedical engineering this year. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. The University Of Tennessee graduates 74% of students within six years. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 75 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $47,261 early in their careers. The University Of Tennessee graduates carry a median of $22,200 in student loans. Get the full biomedical engineering details for The University Of Tennessee

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University landed the #22 spot for biomedical engineering this year. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Mississippi State University awarded about 60 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $45,483 early in their careers. Mississippi State University graduates carry a median of $25,350 in student loans. Get the full biomedical engineering details for Mississippi State University

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West Virginia University landed the #23 spot for biomedical engineering this year. West Virginia University is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 40 biomedical engineering degrees were awarded at West Virginia University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biomedical engineering degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $51,750. West Virginia University graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans. Read more about the biomedical engineering program at West Virginia University

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Louisiana Tech University came in at #24 for biomedical engineering this year. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Louisiana Tech University awarded about 19 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biomedical engineering program make about $62,384 in their early career. Louisiana Tech University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about the biomedical engineering program at Louisiana Tech University

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas placed #25 among the best biomedical engineering schools. University Of Arkansas is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. University Of Arkansas awarded about 59 biomedical engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Biomedical Engineering graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $59,504 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the biomedical engineering program at University Of Arkansas

Rest of the Top 33 Biomedical Engineering Schools

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

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 49 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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