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Basic Certificate in Computer Engineering Technology

Basic Certificates in Computer Engineering Technology

904 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A basic certificate in computer engineering tech is offered at 77 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 45 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.0% of computer engineering tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Computer Engineering Tech Majors

In 2021-2022, 904 earned their basic certificate in computer engineering tech. This earns it the #30 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.

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 Basic Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for computer engineering tech students who are basic certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in computer engineering tech. About 84.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 765
Women 139
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The racial-ethnic distribution of computer engineering tech basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 42
Black or African American 128
Hispanic or Latino 161
White 457
International Students 9
Other Races/Ethnicities 107
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There are 77 colleges that offer a basic certificate in computer engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, Illinois
106 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for computer engineering tech students seekinga basic certificate is William Rainey Harper College. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 106 people received their basic certificate in computer engineering tech from Harper College. About 10% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills, Illinois
69 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Moraine Valley Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in computer engineering tech. Roughly 10,500 attend the school each year. The computer engineering tech program at Moraine Valley Community College awarded 69 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.

50 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sinclair Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in computer engineering tech. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 basic certificates were handed out to computer engineering tech majors at Sinclair Community College. Of these students, 17% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Sandhills Community College

Pinehurst, North Carolina
44 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Sandhills Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer engineering tech. The computer engineering tech program at Sandhills Community College awarded 44 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.

#5

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, North Carolina
41 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for computer engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Lenoir Community College. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The computer engineering tech program at Lenoir Community College awarded 41 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 10% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
31 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for computer engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is South Texas College. Each year, around 28,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer engineering tech program at South Texas College awarded 31 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 8% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Okaloosa Technical College

Fort Walton Beach, Florida
30 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Okaloosa Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer engineering tech. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 people received their basic certificate in computer engineering tech from Okaloosa Technical College. Of these students, 11% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Isothermal Community College

Spindale, North Carolina
29 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Isothermal Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in computer engineering tech. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 basic certificates were handed out to computer engineering tech majors at ICC. About 20% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Rend Lake College

Ina, Illinois
24 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rend Lake College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in computer engineering tech. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 people received their basic certificate in computer engineering tech from Rend Lake College. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Full Sail University

Winter Park, Florida
23 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for computer engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Full Sail University. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,307 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,912 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 people received their basic certificate in computer engineering tech from Full Sail University. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#12

Marion Technical College

Ocala, Florida
22 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Marion Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer engineering tech. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 people received their basic certificate in computer engineering tech from MTC. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.

#13

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, North Carolina
21 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Catawba Valley Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in computer engineering tech. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 people received their basic certificate in computer engineering tech from CVCC. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.

#13

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, Georgia
21 Yearly Graduations

Chattahoochee Technical College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in computer engineering tech. The computer engineering tech program at Chattahoochee Technical College awarded 21 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.

#15

Withlacoochee Technical College

Inverness, Florida
19 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Withlacoochee Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in computer engineering tech. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 basic certificates were handed out to computer engineering tech majors at WTC. Of these students, 13% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Lamar Institute of Technology

Beaumont, Texas
19 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lamar Institute of Technology is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in computer engineering tech. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer engineering tech program at Lamar Institute of Technology awarded 19 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

16 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lorain County Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in computer engineering tech. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 basic certificates were handed out to computer engineering tech majors at LCCC. About 21% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, Missouri
13 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for computer engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Ranken Technical College. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 basic certificates were handed out to computer engineering tech majors at Ranken Technical College. Of these students, 17% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Athens Technical College

Athens, Georgia
13 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for computer engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Athens Technical College. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The computer engineering tech program at Athens Technical College awarded 13 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 13% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Computer Engineering Tech Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Systems Technology 495
Computer Engineering Technology 269
Computer Software Technology 75
Other Computer Engineering 48
Computer Hardware Technology 17

Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer engineering tech that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Drafting & Design Engineering 3,716
Environmental Control Technology 3,708
Industrial Production Technology 3,607
Electromechanical Engineering 3,265
Electronics Engineering 2,909

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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