2026 Best Computer Engineering Technology Schools
Looking for the best Computer Engineering Technology programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 242 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Computer Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
The strong Computer Engineering Technology programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Troy, NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $64,078 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,582 in student loans. Read the full report on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Out of the 242 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, California Institute Of Arts And Technology landed the #4 spot. Located in National City, CA, California Institute Of Arts And Technology is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $22,270. California Institute Of Arts And Technology Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $21,696 in debt. Read the full report on California Institute Of Arts And Technology
A rank of #5 makes Ranken Technical College one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Louis, MO. Roughly 31% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,008. Graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Ranken Technical College
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,517, compared with $10,044 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $17,246. See the full Cincinnati State Technical And Community College profile
Excelsior College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Set in Albany, NY, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit institution. Excelsior College Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $12,875 in debt. Get the full Excelsior College report
Rochester Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Rochester Institute Of Technology graduates 72% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,210. Rochester Institute Of Technology Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $30,750 in debt. Get the full Rochester Institute Of Technology report
Grantham University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Grantham University is a public school based in LIttle Rock, AR. Grantham University posts a six-year graduation rate of 17%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,520. Students borrow a median of $30,600 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Read more about Grantham University
Ecpi University landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, Ecpi University is a private for-profit institution. Ecpi University posts a six-year graduation rate of 28%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,484. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $31,708. Get the full Ecpi University report
Oregon Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #11 position. Based in Klamath Falls, OR, Oregon Institute Of Technology is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,260, with out-of-state students paying around $37,196. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $31,000. Read the full report on Oregon Institute Of Technology
Eastern Kentucky University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Richmond, KY, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Students from in state pay about $10,320 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. Students borrow a median of $25,122 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. More on Eastern Kentucky University
Wayne State University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,689 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Wayne State University
University Of Dayton ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Set in Dayton, OH, University Of Dayton is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,140. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on University Of Dayton
California State University Long Beach landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Long Beach, CA. California State University Long Beach graduates 69% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,374, while out-of-state students pay about $19,974. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $15,671. Read more about California State University Long Beach
Anoka Technical College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Anoka, MN, Anoka Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,267 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $20,000. Read more about Anoka Technical College
University Of Houston Downtown ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Based in Houston, TX, University Of Houston Downtown is a public institution. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,582, while out-of-state students pay about $17,434. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $23,925. Read the full report on University Of Houston Downtown
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #22 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Mankato, MN. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates 54% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $25,260. More on Minnesota State University Mankato
University Of Central Missouri ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Set in Warrensburg, MO, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,050, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $24,304. Get the full University Of Central Missouri report
Western Technical College La Cross placed #24 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Western Technical College La Cross is a public school based in La Crosse, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,820, while out-of-state students pay about $7,078. Students borrow a median of $13,669 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. See the full Western Technical College La Cross profile
Cuyahoga Community College District did well this year, earning the #25 position. Based in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,249, compared with $7,249 for out-of-state students. Cuyahoga Community College District Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $14,636 in debt. See the full Cuyahoga Community College District profile
Owens Community College came in at #26 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Perrysburg, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,870, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Graduates carry a median of $19,383 in student loans. Read more about Owens Community College
Ridgewater College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Set in Willmar, MN, Ridgewater College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,121. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $15,556. Read the full report on Ridgewater College
Lamar Institute Of Technology landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Located in Beaumont, TX, Lamar Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,844 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,924 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $14,278. Read the full report on Lamar Institute Of Technology
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis did well this year, earning the #29 position. Located in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,762, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $23,146. More on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Springfield Technical Community College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Located in Springfield, MA, Springfield Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,904, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $9,707. Get the full Springfield Technical Community College report
Sam Houston State University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Based in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. Sam Houston State University graduates 55% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, compared with $19,068 for out-of-state students. Sam Houston State University Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $20,375 in debt. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computer Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Eastern Michigan University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Ypsilanti, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,990. Eastern Michigan University Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $31,000 in debt. Read more about Eastern Michigan University
Ball State University placed #33 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Muncie, IN, Ball State University is a public institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,082, with out-of-state students paying around $29,630. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $26,000. See the full Ball State University profile
Pennsylvania College Of Technology came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Located in Williamsport, PA, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a public institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $17,940 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,680 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $24,371. More on Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Weber State University landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Based in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. See the full Weber State University profile
Lee College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Located in Baytown, TX, Lee College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,520, while out-of-state students pay about $5,045. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $10,941. Read the full report on Lee College
University Of Houston placed #37 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,919 in student loans. Read more about University Of Houston
Farmingdale State College landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Located in Farmingdale, NY, Farmingdale State College is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,626, compared with $18,536 for out-of-state students. Farmingdale State College Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $19,528 in debt. See the full Farmingdale State College profile
Lorain County Community College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Based in Elyria, OH, Lorain County Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,265, compared with $8,860 for out-of-state students. Lorain County Community College Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $17,611 in debt. Read the full report on Lorain County Community College
Devry University California did well this year, earning the #40 position. Devry University California is a private for-profit school based in Ontario, CA. About 21% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,008. Devry University California Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $55,425 in debt. Get the full Devry University California report
Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome placed #41 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Utica, NY, Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome is a public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,625, with out-of-state students paying around $21,215. Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $21,056 in debt. Read more about Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome
University Of Southern Mississippi placed #42 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Hattiesburg, MS, University Of Southern Mississippi is a public institution. University Of Southern Mississippi posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $25,415. Read more about University Of Southern Mississippi
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Set in Fort Wayne, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public institution. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne posts a six-year graduation rate of 36%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,532, while out-of-state students pay about $22,887. Graduates carry a median of $24,119 in student loans. Read more about Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
Devry University Illinois ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Located in Lisle, IL, Devry University Illinois is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 18%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,008. Devry University Illinois Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $55,425 in debt. Read more about Devry University Illinois
Eastern Illinois University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Charleston, IL. Eastern Illinois University posts a six-year graduation rate of 47%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,377, with out-of-state students paying around $15,859. Graduates carry a median of $24,293 in student loans. See the full Eastern Illinois University profile
Southeast Missouri State University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Southeast Missouri State University is a public school based in Cape Girardeau, MO. Southeast Missouri State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,903. Graduates carry a median of $23,289 in student loans. Get the full Southeast Missouri State University report
Central Connecticut State University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in New Britain, CT. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,050 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,550 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $25,252. More on Central Connecticut State University
Zane State College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Zane State College is a public school based in Zanesville, OH. Students from in state pay about $6,006 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,766. Students borrow a median of $9,405 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. More on Zane State College
Devry College Of New York placed #49 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Devry College Of New York is a private for-profit institution. Devry College Of New York graduates 29% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,008. Devry College Of New York Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $55,425 in debt. More on Devry College Of New York
Sinclair Community College landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Based in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,675, with out-of-state students paying around $8,556. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $12,525. Read more about Sinclair Community College
Stark State College placed #51 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in North Canton, OH, Stark State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,790, compared with $7,886 for out-of-state students. Stark State College Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $12,747 in debt. More on Stark State College
Community College Of Beaver County placed #52 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Monaca, PA, Community College Of Beaver County is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,500, compared with $20,700 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $16,802. Get the full Community College Of Beaver County report
Lake Land College ranked #53 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Based in Mattoon, IL, Lake Land College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,415, with out-of-state students paying around $14,301. Lake Land College Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $7,769 in debt. Read the full report on Lake Land College
St Philips College ranked #54 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Located in San Antonio, TX, St Philips College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,412 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,952 for out-of-state students. St Philips College Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $15,653 in debt. Read the full report on St Philips College
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock came in at #55 in this year's ranking. Located in Little Rock, AR, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a public institution. About 37% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,911, while out-of-state students pay about $22,721. Students borrow a median of $27,093 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Get the full University Of Arkansas At Little Rock report
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred came in at #56 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Alfred, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,892, with out-of-state students paying around $16,837. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $19,721. Read more about Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
Best Computer Engineering Technology Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Computer Engineering Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Computer Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Computer Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Computer Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Computer Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Computer Engineering Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 242 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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