2023 Best Value Computer Engineering Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer Engineering School for You
In 2020-2021, 17,987 people earned a degree or certificate in computer engineering, making the major the #56 most popular in the United States.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Value Computer Engineering Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 261 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best value experiences for CE students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Computer Engineering Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Engineering Colleges.
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Our analysis found Brigham Young University - Idaho to be the best value school for computer engineering students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. BYU - I is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg.
BYU - I undergraduate students pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Computer Engineering at Brigham Young University - Idaho Report
Out of the 261 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez landed the # 2 spot on the list. UPR Mayaguez is a fairly large public school located in the city of Mayaguez.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UPR Mayaguez are $4,840 per year. While working on their degree, CE majors at UPR Mayaguez accumulate an average of around $8,125 in student debt.
Full Computer Engineering at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Engineering Schools list. BYU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo.
BYU undergraduate students pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, BYU also is in the top 20% of our Best Computer Engineering Schools ranking.
Full Computer Engineering at Brigham Young University - Provo Report
The excellent programs at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering schools in the United States. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a small public school located in the small city of Lancaster.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology undergraduate students pay an average of $8,450 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology also is in the top 20% of our Best Computer Engineering Schools ranking.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a great value for computer engineering students. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Fargo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rasmussen University - North Dakota are $11,847 a year. While working on their degree, CE majors at Rasmussen University - North Dakota accumulate an average of around $24,861 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Rasmussen University - North Dakota also did well on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Full Computer Engineering at Rasmussen University - North Dakota Report
Rasmussen University - Florida ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Engineering Schools list. Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rasmussen University - Florida are $13,635 per year. On average, CE graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida take out $24,861 in student loans while working on their degree.
Rasmussen University - Florida also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Full Computer Engineering at Rasmussen University - Florida Report
With a ranking of #7, Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer engineering students. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASU - Skysong are $13,092 a year. While working on their degree, CE majors at ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of around $25,533 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $161, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
ASU - Skysong also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
With a ranking of #8, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer engineering students. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Dakota State University are $14,876 per year. On average, CE graduates from North Dakota State University take out $20,125 in student loans while working on their degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, North Dakota State University also did well on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Full Computer Engineering at North Dakota State University - Main Campus Report
Rasmussen University - Minnesota landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer engineering programs. Located in the small city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rasmussen University - Minnesota are $13,558 per year. While working on their degree, CE majors at Rasmussen University - Minnesota accumulate an average of around $24,861 in student debt.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Read full report on Computer Engineering at Rasmussen University - Minnesota
With a ranking of #10, Central Michigan University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer engineering students. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Central Michigan are $13,094 a year.
Full Computer Engineering at Central Michigan University Report
With a ranking of #11, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer engineering students. Located in the large suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SIUE are $11,496 a year. The average amount in student loans that CE majors at SIUE take out is $19,500.
Full Computer Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Report
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer engineering programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin undergraduate students pay an average of $12,860 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, CE majors at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin accumulate an average of around $24,861 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Rasmussen University - Wisconsin also did well on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
San Jose State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer engineering programs. San Jose State is a very large public school located in the city of San Jose.
San Jose State undergraduate students pay an average of $19,732 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, San Jose State is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list.
Lake Superior State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #13 on the list. Lake Superior State University is a small public school located in the town of Sault Ste Marie.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lake Superior State University are $13,200 per year.
Read full report on Computer Engineering at Lake Superior State University
Rasmussen University - Illinois did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Rockford, Rasmussen University - Illinois is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rasmussen University - Illinois are $13,883 per year. The average amount in student loans that CE majors at Rasmussen University - Illinois take out is $24,861.
In addition to its great value ranking, Rasmussen University - Illinois is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list.
Full Computer Engineering at Rasmussen University - Illinois Report
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer engineering programs. Located in the town of Shippensburg, Ship is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ship are $14,122 per year. The average amount in student loans that CE majors at Ship take out is $27,000.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Computer Engineering Schools list. UW - Platteville is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Platteville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Platteville are $16,483 a year. On average, CE graduates from UW - Platteville take out $21,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, UW - Platteville is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list.
University of Akron Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #18 on the list. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Akron.
University of Akron Main Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $11,880 in tuition and fees each year. On average, CE graduates from University of Akron Main Campus take out $19,570 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Saint Cloud State University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer engineering programs. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
St. Cloud State University undergraduate students pay an average of $18,010 in tuition and fees each year. On average, CE graduates from St. Cloud State University take out $28,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, St. Cloud State University also is in the top 20% of our Best Computer Engineering Schools ranking.
Jackson State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Jackson State are $9,445 per year. While working on their degree, CE majors at Jackson State accumulate an average of around $29,000 in student debt.
With a ranking of #21, Grand Valley State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer engineering students. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Allendale.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GVSU are $19,628 per year. On average, CE graduates from GVSU take out $19,941 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on Computer Engineering at Grand Valley State University
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Engineering Schools ranking. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a very large public school located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are $28,105 per year. While working on their degree, CE majors at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $446.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo also did well on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Full Computer Engineering at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Report
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer engineering programs. SD Mines is a small public school located in the city of Rapid City.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SD Mines are $16,530 a year.
Santa Clara University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
SCU undergraduate students pay an average of $55,860 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, CE majors at SCU accumulate an average of around $25,667 in student debt.
SCU also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
Dunwoody College of Technology ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Computer Engineering Schools list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Dunwoody College of Technology undergraduate students pay an average of $23,863 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Dunwoody College of Technology also is in the top 10% of our Best Computer Engineering Schools ranking.
Rest of the Top Best Value Computer Engineering Schools
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Computer Engineering Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, TN |
| 42 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 42 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
| 42 | California State University - Long Beach | Long Beach, CA |
| 45 | University of Delaware | Newark, DE |
| 46 | Utah Valley University | Orem, UT |
| 47 | Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus | Atlanta, GA |
| 48 | University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL |
| 49 | University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY |
| 49 | California State University - Sacramento | Sacramento, CA |
| 51 | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale, IL |
| 52 | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA |
| 52 | Texas A&M University - College Station | College Station, TX |
| 52 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL |
| 52 | University of Houston | Houston, TX |
| 52 | University of Memphis | Memphis, TN |
Computer Engineering by Region
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Computer Engineering Related Majors for CE
One of 40 majors within the area of study, computer engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
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.
- 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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