2026 Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Computer Engineering Technology undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 242 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on 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 evaluated schools to produce 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 Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Ridgewater College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology undergraduate certificate degree schools in the United States. Located in Willmar, MN, Ridgewater College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,121. Graduates carry a median of $15,556 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,827 ten years after entry. Set against $15,556 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Ridgewater College report
A rank of #2 makes Cuyahoga Community College District one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Cleveland, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,249, while out-of-state students pay about $7,249. Cuyahoga Community College District Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $14,636 in debt. Median earnings reach $35,654 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $14,636 median debt. Get the full Cuyahoga Community College District report
A rank of #3 makes Lorain County Community College one of the best values in the United States. Located in Elyria, OH, Lorain County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,265, compared with $8,860 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $17,611. Median earnings reach $38,837 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Lorain County Community College
A rank of #4 makes Arkansas State University Beebe one of the best values in the United States. Based in Beebe, AR, Arkansas State University Beebe is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,336, with out-of-state students paying around $5,232. Students borrow a median of $9,350 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $36,603 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Arkansas State University Beebe report
Lake Land College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Computer Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Lake Land College is a public school based in Mattoon, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,415, compared with $14,301 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $7,769. Lake Land College alumni report median earnings of $38,877 a decade after entry. Set against $7,769 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Lake Land College report
Community College Of Beaver County came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Based in Monaca, PA, Community College Of Beaver County is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,500, while out-of-state students pay about $20,700. Students borrow a median of $16,802 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $45,090 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Community College Of Beaver County
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #7 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Minnesota State University Mankato
Luzerne County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Get the full Luzerne County Community College report
Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology placed #9 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology
Butler County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Read the full report on Butler County Community College
Isothermal Community College landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Isothermal Community College
Nashua Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. See the full Nashua Community College profile
Savannah State University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. More on Savannah State University
Weber State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Weber State University
Grantham University placed #15 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Grantham University
Northern Essex Community College placed #16 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. See the full Northern Essex Community College profile
New Mexico State University Grants came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. More on New Mexico State University Grants
Normandale Community College came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Normandale Community College
Northeastern University offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. More on Northeastern University
Devry University Virginia ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Devry University Virginia
Nhti Concords Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full Nhti Concords Community College report
Monroe County Community College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Monroe County Community College report
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred placed #23 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
University Of The District Of Columbia landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of The District Of Columbia
Broome Community College landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Broome Community College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Computer Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
University Of Missouri St Louis offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on University Of Missouri St Louis
Arkansas State University Newport landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Arkansas State University Newport profile
James A Rhodes State College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about James A Rhodes State College
Universidad Del Turabo offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Read the full report on Universidad Del Turabo
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Houston Community College landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Houston Community College
Stanly Community College landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Stanly Community College
Central Wyoming College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Central Wyoming College
Southwest Tennessee Community College placed #34 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Southwest Tennessee Community College
University Of Dayton ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read more about University Of Dayton
Wright State University Lake Campus placed #36 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Wright State University Lake Campus
Shawnee State University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Shawnee State University
West Kentucky Community And Technical College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read more about West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Central Texas College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Central Texas College report
Devry University Texas placed #40 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Devry University Texas
Southwestern Illinois College came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Southwestern Illinois College
Columbus Technical College placed #42 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Columbus Technical College
Monroe Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. See the full Monroe Community College profile
Richmond Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. More on Richmond Community College
University Of Toledo came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Toledo
Icpr Junior College Arecibo placed #46 among the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Icpr Junior College Arecibo report
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne report
Oakton Community College landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Oakton Community College
Allegheny College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. More on Allegheny College
Northern Michigan University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Engineering Technology schools. More on Northern Michigan University
Related Computer Engineering Technology Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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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