2026 Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Computer Engineering Technology associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 242 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Computer Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Lee College earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Located in Baytown, TX, Lee College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,520, with out-of-state students paying around $5,045. Graduates carry a median of $10,941 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,178 ten years after entry. Set against $10,941 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Lee College
Out of the 242 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Anoka Technical College landed the #2 spot. Located in Anoka, MN, Anoka Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,267. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $20,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,746. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Anoka Technical College
A rank of #3 makes Ridgewater College one of the best values in the United States. Set in Willmar, MN, Ridgewater College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,121. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $15,556. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,827. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Ridgewater College profile
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College came in at #4 on this year's best-value Computer Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,517, compared with $10,044 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $17,246. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,137. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Cincinnati State Technical And Community College profile
A rank of #5 makes Western Technical College La Cross one of the best values in the United States. Western Technical College La Cross is a public school based in La Crosse, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,820 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,078. Students borrow a median of $13,669 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Western Technical College La Cross alumni report median earnings of $45,303 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Western Technical College La Cross
California Institute Of Arts And Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. California Institute Of Arts And Technology is a private for-profit school based in National City, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $22,270. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $21,696. See the full California Institute Of Arts And Technology profile
Cuyahoga Community College District placed #7 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Cleveland, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,249, compared with $7,249 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,636 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,654. Set against $14,636 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Cuyahoga Community College District
Ranken Technical College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Louis, MO. In-state tuition and fees average $18,008. Ranken Technical College Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $12,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $55,955 ten years out. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Ranken Technical College
Owens Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Based in Perrysburg, OH, Owens Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,870 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,502. Owens Community College Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $19,383 in debt. Owens Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,275 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,383 median debt. More on Owens Community College
Excelsior College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit school based in Albany, NY. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $12,875. Excelsior College alumni report median earnings of $78,493 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Excelsior College
Springfield Technical Community College came in at #11 in this year's value 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. Students borrow a median of $9,707 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $36,966. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Springfield Technical Community College
Lorain County Community College placed #12 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Elyria, OH, Lorain County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,265, with out-of-state students paying around $8,860. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $17,611. Lorain County Community College alumni report median earnings of $38,837 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,611 median debt. Get the full Lorain County Community College report
Stark State College landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in North Canton, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. Stark State College alumni report median earnings of $34,661 a decade after entry. Set against $12,747 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Stark State College profile
Ecpi University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Ecpi University is a private for-profit school based in Virginia Beach, VA. In-state tuition and fees average $18,484. Graduates carry a median of $31,708 in student loans. Ecpi University alumni report median earnings of $42,837 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Ecpi University
Lamar Institute Of Technology landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Beaumont, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,844, while out-of-state students pay about $12,924. Students borrow a median of $14,278 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,991. That is a strong return on a $14,278 median debt. Get the full Lamar Institute Of Technology report
Arkansas State University Beebe came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Beebe, AR. In-state tuition and fees average $3,336, while out-of-state students pay about $5,232. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $9,350. Arkansas State University Beebe alumni report median earnings of $36,603 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Arkansas State University Beebe
Erie Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. Erie Community College is a public school based in Buffalo, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,100, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Erie Community College Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $12,580 in debt. Erie Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,228 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Erie Community College
Southeast Missouri State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. Based in Cape Girardeau, MO, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,903. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $23,289. Median earnings reach $44,030 ten years out. Set against $23,289 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Southeast Missouri State University report
Bowling Green State University Firelands placed #21 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Huron, OH, Bowling Green State University Firelands is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,131 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,119. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $19,340. Bowling Green State University Firelands alumni report median earnings of $47,896 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,340 median debt. Read the full report on Bowling Green State University Firelands
Oregon Institute Of Technology ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. Oregon Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Klamath Falls, OR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,260, with out-of-state students paying around $37,196. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $31,000. Median earnings reach $72,273 ten years out. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Oregon Institute Of Technology admits about 95% of applicants. Read the full report on Oregon Institute Of Technology
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a public school based in Alfred, NY. Students from in state pay about $8,892 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,837 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $19,721. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,445. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
Monroe Community College placed #26 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Rochester, NY, Monroe Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,006, while out-of-state students pay about $11,056. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $12,921. Median earnings reach $40,174 ten years out. Set against $12,921 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Monroe Community College profile
Pennsylvania College Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. This public school is set in Williamsport, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,940, while out-of-state students pay about $25,680. Students borrow a median of $24,371 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,567. That is a strong return on a $24,371 median debt. More on Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Full Sail University came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Full Sail University is a private for-profit school based in Winter Park, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $26,906. Full Sail University Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Full Sail University alumni report median earnings of $38,219 a decade after entry. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Full Sail University report
Vermont Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Set in Randolph, VT, Vermont Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,952 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,296. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $24,208. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,331 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Vermont Technical College admits about 82% of applicants. More on Vermont Technical College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Computer Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Central Piedmont Community College came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Central Piedmont Community College
Delaware County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. More on Delaware County Community College
St Philips College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on St Philips College
Richmond Community College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. More on Richmond Community College
Devry University Georgia placed #30 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Devry University Georgia
Forsyth Technical Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Read more about Forsyth Technical Community College
Miami Dade College placed #32 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Miami Dade College report
Luzerne County Community College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Luzerne County Community College
Central Connecticut State University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Central Connecticut State University
University Of Advancing Technology ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read more about University Of Advancing Technology
Bay De Noc Community College placed #36 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Bay De Noc Community College
Corning Community College placed #37 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Corning Community College
Suncoast Technical College placed #38 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Suncoast Technical College report
Universidad Del Turabo came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Universidad Del Turabo report
Dalton State College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Dalton State College report
Prince Georges Community College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Prince Georges Community College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Broome Community College placed #43 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. See the full Broome Community College profile
Gateway Community College Central City landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Gateway Community College Central City
Capitol College
Capitol College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. More on Capitol College
Gulf Coast State College placed #46 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Gulf Coast State College
Icpr Junior College Mayaguez landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Icpr Junior College Mayaguez
Mayland Community College came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Mayland Community College report
Lake Land College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. See the full Lake Land College profile
Sandhills Community College landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Sandhills Community College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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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