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2023 Best Value Computer Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

22 Colleges
$15,189 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$36,290 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Engineering Technology School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer engineering technology was ranked #183 in the country. In fact 3,595 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Value Computer Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 22 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for computer engineering tech students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Engineering Technology Schools

Our analysis found Cincinnati State Technical and Community College to be the best value school for computer engineering technology students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cincinnati State are $9,090 a year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Cincinnati State is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.

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#2

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI
$6,687 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Western Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering technology schools in the Great Lakes Region . Western Technical College is a small public school located in the small city of La Crosse.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Western Technical College are $6,687 per year.

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$8,586 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Cuyahoga Community College District helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering technology schools in the Great Lakes Region . Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cuyahoga Community College District are $8,586 a year. The average amount in student loans that computer engineering tech majors at Cuyahoga Community College District take out is $12,726.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at Cuyahoga Community College District Report

#4

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH
$9,782 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Owens Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Owens State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Perrysburg.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Owens State Community College are $9,782 a year.

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$8,405 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 22 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lorain County Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. LCCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Elyria.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LCCC are $8,405 per year.

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#6

Stark State College

North Canton, OH
$7,406 Average Tuition & Fees

Stark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering technology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public school with a large student population.

Stark State College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,406 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, computer engineering tech majors at Stark State College accumulate an average of around $13,156 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #7, Sinclair Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer engineering technology students. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a large student population.

Sinclair Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,076 in tuition and fees each year.

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#8

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH
$10,866 Average Tuition & Fees

Zane State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering technology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Zane State College is a small public school located in the distant town of Zanesville.

Zane State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,866 in tuition and fees each year.

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$15,500 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Michigan University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer engineering technology programs. Eastern Michigan is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti.

Eastern Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $15,500 in tuition and fees each year.

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$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees

DeVry University - Illinois came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. DeVry University - Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Chicago.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DeVry University - Illinois are $15,032 per year. While working on their degree, computer engineering tech majors at DeVry University - Illinois accumulate an average of around $47,702 in student debt.

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Best Computer Engineering Technology Colleges by State

Explore the best computer engineering technology schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 44
Ohio 169
Illinois 31
Indiana 61
Wisconsin 11

One of 18 majors within the area of study, computer engineering technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Industrial Production Technology 11,906
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 10,593
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology 8,964
Environmental Control Technology 8,690
Electronics Engineering Technology 8,592

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to AAAndrey A.

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