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2023 Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region

38 Colleges
$55,543 Avg Salary
$21,419 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biomedical Engineering School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, biomedical engineering was ranked #74 in the country. In fact 12,811 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 38 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the bio engineering programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Biomedical Engineering Schools

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for biomedical engineering students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

On average, bio engineering graduates from Duke take out $10,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Biomedical Engineering at Duke University Report

Out of the 38 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Georgia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Atlanta.

After completing their degree, bio engineering graduates from Georgia Tech carry an average student debtload of $25,250. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $607.

Full Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region list. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.

After completing their degree, bio engineering graduates from University of Virginia carry an average student debtload of $19,500.

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#4

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Out of the 38 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, bio engineering graduates from Vanderbilt carry an average student debtload of $17,036.

Full Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University Report

The excellent programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best biomedical engineering schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that bio engineering majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out is $14,750.

Full Biomedical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Report

#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

With a ranking of #6, Virginia Tech did quite well on this year’s best schools for biomedical engineering students. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.

Full Biomedical Engineering at Virginia Tech Report

North Carolina State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for biomedical engineering students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, bio engineering graduates from NC State take out $15,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Biomedical Engineering at North Carolina State University Report

#8

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Bio Engineering majors at Clemson take out an average of $21,625 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $281, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida ranked #9 on this year’s Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that bio engineering majors at UF take out is $22,324.

Full Biomedical Engineering at University of Florida Report

#10

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best biomedical engineering programs. UARK is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Fayetteville.

While working on their degree, bio engineering majors at UARK accumulate an average of around $17,915 in student debt.

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Best Biomedical Engineering Colleges by State

Explore the best biomedical engineering schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 352
Virginia 269
North Carolina 566
Florida 524
Tennessee 174
Kentucky 61
South Carolina 203
Louisiana 149
Arkansas 83
Alabama 49
Mississippi 105
West Virginia 42

Biomedical Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Bio Engineering

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to UC Davis College of Engineering.

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