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.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Brigham Young University - Idaho the best value school in the United States for computer engineering students. BYU - I is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Rexburg.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BYU - I are $4,416 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer Engineering Schools list. UPR Mayaguez is a large public school located in the small city of Mayaguez.
UPR Mayaguez undergraduate students pay an average of $4,840 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, CE majors at UPR Mayaguez accumulate an average of around $8,125 in student debt.
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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 medium-sized 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.
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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 city of Lancaster.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology undergraduate students pay an average of $8,450 in tuition and fees each year.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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The excellent programs at Rasmussen University - North Dakota helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering schools in the United States. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, Rasmussen University - North Dakota is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list.
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Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rasmussen University - Florida are $13,635 a 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.
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Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #7 on the list. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.
ASU - Skysong undergraduate students pay an average of $13,092 in tuition and fees each 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.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Engineering Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
North Dakota State University undergraduate students pay an average of $14,876 in tuition and fees each year. On average, CE graduates from North Dakota State University take out $20,125 in student loans while working on their degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, North Dakota State University is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list.
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Rasmussen University - Minnesota ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Engineering Schools list. Located in the small city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit school 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Rasmussen University - Minnesota also is in the top 10% of our Best Computer Engineering Schools ranking.
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Central Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the distant 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.
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SIUE are $11,496 per year. The average amount in student loans that CE majors at SIUE take out is $19,500.
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Rasmussen University - Wisconsin came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Engineering Schools ranking. Located in the midsize city of Green Bay, Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin are $12,860 per year. While working on their degree, CE majors at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin accumulate an average of around $24,861 in student debt.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list.
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Lake Superior State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer engineering programs. Lake Superior State University is a small public school located in the town of Sault Ste Marie.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Lake Superior State University are $13,200 a year.
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San Jose 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. San Jose State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of San Jose.
San Jose State undergraduate students pay an average of $19,732 in tuition and fees each year.
San Jose State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list.
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Rasmussen University - Illinois ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Computer Engineering Schools list. Located in the medium-sized 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.
Rasmussen University - Illinois excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list.
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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Shippensburg, Ship is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Ship undergraduate students pay an average of $14,122 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CE majors at Ship take out is $27,000.
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University of Wisconsin - Platteville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #16 on the list. UW - Platteville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Platteville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Platteville are $16,483 per year. On average, CE graduates from UW - Platteville take out $21,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
UW - Platteville excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list.
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University of Akron Main Campus landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer engineering programs. University of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Akron.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus are $11,880 per 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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With a ranking of #19, Saint Cloud State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer engineering students. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at St. Cloud State University are $18,010 a year. On average, CE graduates from St. Cloud State University take out $28,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, St. Cloud State University is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list.
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Jackson State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Computer Engineering Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a moderately-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.
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Grand Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #21 on the list. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.
GVSU undergraduate students pay an average of $19,628 in tuition and fees each year. On average, CE graduates from GVSU take out $19,941 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #22, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer engineering students. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo undergraduate students pay an average of $28,105 in tuition and fees each 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list.
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #23 on the list. SD Mines is a small public school located in the small city of Rapid City.
SD Mines undergraduate students pay an average of $16,530 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #24, Santa Clara University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer engineering students. Located in the midsize city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SCU are $55,860 a year. While working on their degree, CE majors at SCU accumulate an average of around $25,667 in student debt.
SCU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list.
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Dunwoody College of Technology landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer engineering programs. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Dunwoody College of Technology are $23,863 per year.
Dunwoody College of Technology also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Engineering Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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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 | California State University - Long Beach | Long Beach, CA |
| 42 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
| 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 | California State University - Sacramento | Sacramento, CA |
| 49 | University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY |
| 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).
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