2023 Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Computer Engineering School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer engineering was ranked #56 in the country. In fact 17,987 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 35 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Engineering Colleges.
Top 10 Best Computer Engineering Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Pennsylvania the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for computer engineering students. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bucknell University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Lewisburg.
The average amount in student loans that CE majors at Bucknell take out is $25,000.
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Out of the 35 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Carnegie Mellon University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
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The excellent programs at The College of New Jersey helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Out of the 35 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the # 5 spot on the list. UMCP is a very large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.
After completing their degree, CE graduates from UMCP carry an average student debtload of $20,417.
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Lehigh University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, CE graduates from Lehigh take out $23,444 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Villanova University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that CE majors at Villanova take out is $27,000.
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Columbia University in the City of New York ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, CE graduates from Pitt take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $430.
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George Washington University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer engineering programs. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
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Request InformationBest Computer Engineering Colleges by State
Explore the best computer engineering schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Pennsylvania | 804 |
New York | 1,031 |
Maryland | 220 |
New Jersey | 350 |
District of Columbia | 26 |
Delaware | 79 |
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Computer Engineering Related Rankings by Major
Computer Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to CE
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Mechanical Engineering | 46,178 |
Electrical Engineering | 28,844 |
Civil Engineering | 21,388 |
Chemical Engineering | 12,917 |
Biomedical Engineering | 12,811 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.