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2023 Most Popular Computer Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

13 Colleges
$70,089 Avg Salary
$24,873 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Engineering Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 804 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer engineering is the #54 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Computer Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Pennsylvania to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Engineering program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Engineering Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus the most popular school in Pennsylvania for computer engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 92 students majoring in CE at Pitt, 90% are male and 10% are female.

The average amount in student loans that CE majors at Pitt take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,796. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $430.

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#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Drexel University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer engineering schools in Pennsylvania. Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Of the 84 students majoring in CE at Drexel, 86% are male and 14% are female.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $743.

Full Computer Engineering at Drexel University Report

#3

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Villanova University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer engineering schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 22% of the CE majors at the school.

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#4

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Bucknell University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer engineering schools in Pennsylvania. Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lewisburg.

About 23% of the students majoring in CE at the school are women while 77% are male.

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#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lehigh University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 17% of the students majoring in CE at the school are women while 83% are male.

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#6

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

With a ranking of #6, University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Women make up 29% of the CE majors at the school.

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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Ship is a medium-sized public school located in the fringe town of Shippensburg.

About 25% of the students majoring in CE at the school are women while 75% are male.

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University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer engineering programs. Located in the small suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CE graduates from Pitt Johnstown carry an average student debt load of $23,796. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $430.

Full Computer Engineering at University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown Report

#9

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer engineering students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Elizabethtown, Etown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 5 students majoring in CE at Etown, 60% are male and 40% are female.

Full Computer Engineering at Elizabethtown College Report

York College of Pennsylvania ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the midsize suburb of York, YCP is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 20% of the students majoring in CE at the school are women while 80% are male.

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Best Computer Engineering Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
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 13 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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