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Associate Degrees in Computer Engineering Technology
Education Levels of Computer Engineering Tech Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,216 students earned their associate degree in computer engineering tech. This makes it the 26th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer engineering tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,216 |
| Basic Certificate | 904 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 886 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 347 |
Earnings of Computer Engineering Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in computer engineering tech is $36,873. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $27,112 to a high of $38,294.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in computer engineering tech is $18,500. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,000.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $205.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in computer engineering tech. About 86.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,050 |
| Women | 166 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer engineering tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 177 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 165 |
| White | 612 |
| International Students | 20 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 168 |
Most Popular Computer Engineering Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 148 colleges that offer an associate degree in computer engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for computer engineering tech students seekingan associate degree is Ranken Technical College. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The computer engineering tech program at Ranken Technical College awarded 86 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 10% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
ECPI University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer engineering tech. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 84 associate degrees were handed out to computer engineering tech majors at ECPI University. About 12% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pittsburgh Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer engineering tech. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 associate degrees were handed out to computer engineering tech majors at Pittsburgh Technical College. About 5% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Excelsior University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer engineering tech. Roughly 17,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 associate degrees were handed out to computer engineering tech majors at Excelsior University. Of these students, 7% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer engineering tech. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in computer engineering tech from Cincinnati State. About 18% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stark State College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer engineering tech. Each year, around 10,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer engineering tech program at Stark State College awarded 41 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 24% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for computer engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of the District of Columbia. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,292 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,234 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 people received their associate degree in computer engineering tech from University of the District of Columbia. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for computer engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cuyahoga Community College District. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 associate degrees were handed out to computer engineering tech majors at Cuyahoga Community College District. About 7% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for computer engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Anoka Technical College. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 people received their associate degree in computer engineering tech from Anoka Technical College. Of these students, 24% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Universidad del Turabo comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer engineering tech. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 people received their associate degree in computer engineering tech from Universidad del Turabo. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer engineering tech. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to computer engineering tech majors at QCC. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
California Institute of Arts & Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer engineering tech. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The computer engineering tech program at California Institute of Arts & Technology awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Arkansas State University - Beebe is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer engineering tech. The computer engineering tech program at Arkansas State University - Beebe awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.
Montgomery County Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer engineering tech. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer engineering tech program at Montgomery County Community College awarded 19 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 7% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for computer engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Montgomery College. Each year, around 17,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer engineering tech program at Montgomery College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Naugatuck Valley Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer engineering tech. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The computer engineering tech program at Naugatuck Valley Community College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Reading Area Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer engineering tech. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to computer engineering tech majors at RACC. About 18% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lorain County Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer engineering tech. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to computer engineering tech majors at LCCC.
Normandale Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer engineering tech. The computer engineering tech program at Normandale Community College awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.
The 19th most popular school in the country for computer engineering tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lamar Institute of Technology. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to computer engineering tech majors at Lamar Institute of Technology. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
Computer Engineering Tech Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Technology | 627 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | 403 |
| Other Computer Engineering | 135 |
| Computer Software Technology | 48 |
| Computer Hardware Technology | 3 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer engineering tech that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Engineering | 4,153 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 3,035 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 2,955 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,773 |
| General Engineering Technology | 1,195 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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