Best Biomedical/Medical Engineering Schools in Texas

Texas has 7 colleges offering Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 167 recent graduates. Graduates earn $57,383 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $57,684.

Schools in TX

$57,383

TX Avg. Earnings

$57,684

National Avg.

127

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Biomedical/Medical Engineering in Texas

Public Schools (6)

$59,142

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$52,107

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Texas produce comparable or higher early earnings for Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Biomedical/Medical Engineering Schools in Texas, Ranked by Earnings

Rice University

Houston, TX · Private

$52,107

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 7.9%

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · Public

$68,778

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $69,298

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 29.1%

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

$68,918

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $68,154

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 63.2%

University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 72.5%

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX · Public

$39,729

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $54,105

Graduates: 49

Acceptance: 65.5%

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $48,441

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 88.5%

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,713

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 81.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Biomedical/Medical Engineering in Texas?

Rice University ranks #1 for Biomedical/Medical Engineering in Texas with median graduate earnings of $52,107 within two years of graduation. There are 7 schools offering Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates earn in Texas?

Biomedical/Medical Engineering graduates in Texas earn an average of $57,383 within two years of graduation. This is 1% below the national average of $57,684 for this major.

What is the hardest Biomedical/Medical Engineering school to get into in Texas?

Rice University is the most selective Biomedical/Medical Engineering program in Texas with an acceptance rate of 7.9%. The average acceptance rate across Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs in the state is 58.3%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Biomedical/Medical Engineering in Texas?

In Texas, private Biomedical/Medical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $52,107 vs $59,142 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 6 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Texas

Chemical Engineering $70,069 Architectural Engineering $69,338 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $68,562 Construction Engineering $68,139 Computer Engineering $65,273 Industrial Engineering $64,917 Computer Science $64,839 Construction Engineering Technologies $63,237

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.