Biomedical Engineering · Iowa

Biomedical Engineering colleges in Iowa

CampusPin lists 36 U.S. colleges in Iowa 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 Iowa that offer Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering programs in Iowa: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 36 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

36

Public / private

18 / 18

Universities / 2-year

21 / 15

Cities represented

29

In-state tuition range

$2,600–$51,040

Median in-state tuition

$12,982

Lowest published in-state tuition

Southeastern Community College

$2,600

Most selective

St Luke's College

44% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Iowa State University

29,878 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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