2023 Best Computer Engineering Trade Schools
Finding the Best Computer Engineering Technology School for You
In 2021-2022, 3,509 people earned a degree or certificate in computer engineering technology, making the major the #29 most popular in the United States.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Computer Engineering Trade Schools ranking. This report analyzed 69 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Computer Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
Check out the computer engineering tech programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Computer Engineering Technology Schools
Our analysis found Northeast Technical Institute to be the best school for computer engineering technology students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Located in the suburb of Scarborough, Northeast Technical Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Engineering Trade Schools list. RPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Troy.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Idaho. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Engineering Trade Schools list. Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means California Institute of Arts & Technology is a great place for computer engineering technology students. California Institute of Arts & Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the city of San Diego.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Ranken Technical College is a great place for computer engineering technology students. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer engineering technology programs. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Excelsior University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer engineering technology programs. Located in the small city of Albany, Excelsior University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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Rochester Institute of Technology came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Engineering Trade Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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Grantham University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Engineering Trade Schools ranking. Grantham University is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of LIttle Rock.
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ECPI University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer engineering technology programs. ECPI University is a large private for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for Computer Engineering students that almost earned our Best Computer Engineering Trade Schools award.
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11 | Oregon Institute of Technology | Klamath Falls, OR |
12 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY |
13 | Wayne State University | Detroit, MI |
Computer Engineering Technology by Region
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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer Engineering Tech
Computer Engineering Technology is one of 18 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Computer Engineering Tech Concentrations
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | 1,764 |
Computer Engineering Technology | 1,229 |
Other Computer Engineering Technologies | 306 |
Computer Software Technology | 190 |
Computer Hardware Technology | 20 |
Majors Similar to Computer Engineering Tech
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Industrial Production Technology | 11,288 |
Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 10,780 |
Environmental Control Technology | 9,376 |
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 8,822 |
Electronics Engineering Technology | 8,347 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to AAAndrey A.
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