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2023 Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

35 Colleges
$77,134 Avg Salary
$26,824 Avg Student Debt

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.

View our full ranking methodology.

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

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Our 2023 rankings named University of Pennsylvania the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for computer engineering students. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA

The excellent programs at Bucknell University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lewisburg.

The average amount in student loans that CE majors at Bucknell take out is $25,000.

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#3

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

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Out of the 35 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The College of New Jersey landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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The excellent programs at University of Maryland - College Park helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of College Park.

After completing their degree, CE graduates from UMCP carry an average student debtload of $20,417.

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#6

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-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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#7

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

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 fairly 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 landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer engineering programs. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer engineering programs. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school 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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#10

George Washington University

Washington, DC

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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Best Computer Engineering Colleges by State

Explore the best computer engineering schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 804
New York 1,031
Maryland 220
New Jersey 350
District of Columbia 26
Delaware 79

Computer Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to CE

Related Major Annual Graduates
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.

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