Biomedical Engineering · Illinois

Biomedical Engineering colleges in Illinois

CampusPin lists 98 U.S. colleges in Illinois that offer Biomedical Engineering programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Biomedical Engineering applies engineering to medicine and biology, designing medical devices, imaging systems, and biomaterials, for students who want to improve healthcare through technology.

Schools in Illinois that offer Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering programs in Illinois: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 98 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

98

Public / private

30 / 20

Universities / 2-year

22 / 28

Cities represented

35

In-state tuition range

$3,180–$51,763

Median in-state tuition

$5,300

Lowest published in-state tuition

Elgin Community College

$3,180

Most selective

Methodist College

31% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

DeVry University-Illinois

29,175 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Biomedical Engineering program

  • Biomechanics and the mechanics of biological tissues
  • Biomaterials and biocompatibility
  • Biomedical instrumentation and sensors
  • Medical imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound) and image processing
  • Systems physiology and quantitative biology
  • Biosignal processing and circuits for medical devices
  • Design controls, regulation (FDA), and quality for medical devices
  • Senior capstone design project, often with a clinical or industry partner

Where a Biomedical Engineering degree can lead

  • Bioengineers and biomedical engineers
  • Medical Device Engineer
  • Biomaterials Engineer
  • Clinical Engineer
  • Imaging / Instrumentation Engineer
  • Research and Development Engineer

Typical pay: BLS, 2024 bioengineers and biomedical engineers median $106,950

A Biomedical Engineering (BME) major applies engineering principles to medicine and biology. A typical ABET-accredited bachelor of science builds on calculus, differential equations, physics, chemistry, and biology, then adds biomechanics, biomaterials, biomedical instrumentation, medical imaging, systems physiology, and biosignal processing, usually finishing with a senior capstone design project, often built with a clinical or industry partner.

Graduates design and test medical devices, prosthetics and implants, imaging and monitoring systems, and the software behind them, and they work in medical-device companies, hospitals, research labs, and regulatory roles. Because the field spans engineering and the life sciences, students often concentrate in an area such as biomechanics, biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, or imaging, and many continue to a master's, PhD, or professional health program.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 5.2% employment growth for bioengineers and biomedical engineers from 2024 to 2034, and reports a 2024 median wage of $106,950 for the occupation. The typical entry-level education is a bachelor's degree, though research and design roles often expect a graduate degree.

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