2026 Best Value Ce Computer Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Ce Computer Engineering graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 426 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build 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 Ce Computer Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
North Dakota State University Main Campus earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Fargo, ND. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. The median Ce Computer Engineering program debt is $21,511. Median earnings reach $62,203 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $21,511 median debt. North Dakota State University Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 95%. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus
A rank of #2 makes San Jose State University one of the best values in the United States. Located in San Jose, CA, San Jose State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,410, while out-of-state students pay about $21,010. Median earnings reach $78,988 ten years out. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on San Jose State University
Seattle University came in at #3 on this year's best-value Ce Computer Engineering ranking in the United States. Located in Seattle, WA, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $56,721. Graduates carry a median of $22,289 in student loans. Median earnings reach $75,272 ten years out. Set against $22,289 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Seattle University
A rank of #4 makes Bowling Green State University Main Campus one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Bowling Green, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $13,912, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Typical Ce Computer Engineering student debt is $27,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,896. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%. Read more about Bowling Green State University Main Campus
A rank of #5 makes San Diego State University one of the best values in the United States. San Diego State University is a public school based in San Diego, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $8,728, compared with $21,328 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,248 to complete their Ce Computer Engineering program here. San Diego State University alumni report median earnings of $64,909 a decade after entry. Set against $16,248 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 36% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full San Diego State University report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Set in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. North Carolina State University At Raleigh Ce Computer Engineering students take on a median of $24,250 in debt. Median earnings reach $68,758 ten years out. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. North Carolina State University At Raleigh has an acceptance rate of 42%. See the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh profile
Harvard University came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Harvard University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cambridge, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,676. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Median earnings reach $101,817 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Harvard University report
Iowa State University offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. Typical Ce Computer Engineering student debt is $24,337. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,386 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. More on Iowa State University
University Of Florida came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. University Of Florida is a public school based in Gainesville, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,562 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $71,588 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,562 median debt. The acceptance rate is 24%. See the full University Of Florida profile
Kennesaw State University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. This public school is set in Kennesaw, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,808, with out-of-state students paying around $17,736. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Ce Computer Engineering program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,552. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kennesaw State University admits about 69% of applicants. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
Stevens Institute Of Technology placed #11 among the best-value Ce Computer Engineering schools in the United States. Set in Hoboken, NJ, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $63,462. The median Ce Computer Engineering program debt is $26,930. Graduates go on to earn a median of $108,772 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,930 median debt. Stevens Institute Of Technology has an acceptance rate of 48%. See the full Stevens Institute Of Technology profile
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ce Computer Engineering schools. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,762, with out-of-state students paying around $34,891. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Ce Computer Engineering students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis alumni report median earnings of $55,198 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis has an acceptance rate of 76%. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis profile
University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ce Computer Engineering schools. Based in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Typical Ce Computer Engineering student debt is $27,000. Median earnings reach $71,631 ten years out. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Amherst has an acceptance rate of 60%. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
George Mason University offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. George Mason University is a public school based in Fairfax, VA. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,220, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. Students borrow a median of $26,697 to complete their Ce Computer Engineering program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $76,343 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. More on George Mason University
University Of Rhode Island landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Kingston, RI, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,942, compared with $37,146 for out-of-state students. University Of Rhode Island Ce Computer Engineering students take on a median of $26,613 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $69,743. That is a strong return on a $26,613 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Rhode Island
University Of Massachusetts Lowell landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Lowell, MA, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, with out-of-state students paying around $36,264. University Of Massachusetts Lowell Ce Computer Engineering students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $64,874. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Lowell admits about 83% of applicants. See the full University Of Massachusetts Lowell profile
Community College Of Rhode Island offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. See the full Community College Of Rhode Island profile
Franciscan University Of Steubenville landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Franciscan University Of Steubenville profile
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #19 among the best-value Ce Computer Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Washington University In St Louis landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Washington University In St Louis profile
Rasmussen College Kansas placed #21 among the best-value Ce Computer Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about Rasmussen College Kansas
Truckee Meadows Community College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Truckee Meadows Community College
Arizona State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ce Computer Engineering schools. Read more about Arizona State University
Clarkson University landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Clarkson University
Snow College
Snow College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Read more about Snow College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Ce Computer Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Walla Walla University offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read more about Walla Walla University
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. More on Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Arizona offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Read the full report on University Of Arizona
University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of South Carolina Columbia
Old Dominion University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ce Computer Engineering schools. Read more about Old Dominion University
University Of Delaware offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Read more about University Of Delaware
California State Polytechnic University Pomona ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ce Computer Engineering schools. Read more about California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Drury University
Drury University offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. More on Drury University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Indiana University Bloomington
Purdue University Northwest came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Purdue University Northwest
Saint Cloud State University placed #38 among the best-value Ce Computer Engineering schools in the United States. More on Saint Cloud State University
Stony Brook University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Stony Brook University
The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ce Computer Engineering schools. Read the full report on The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga
University Of Notre Dame came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Notre Dame
Henderson State University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Henderson State University
University Of Memphis came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Memphis
Atlantis University came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. More on Atlantis University
College Of Charleston landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on College Of Charleston
Northeastern University landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Northeastern University
Norwich University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ce Computer Engineering schools. Read the full report on Norwich University
Prairie View A And M University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Prairie View A And M University
Suny College At Oswego landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Suny College At Oswego
The Masters College And Seminary came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. More on The Masters College And Seminary
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 426 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).