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2023 Best Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools

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$33,737 Avg Salary
$15,974 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Engineering Technology Associate Degree 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.

The Best Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Computer Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the United States

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Engineering Technology Associate Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools

Our analysis found California Institute of Arts & Technology to be the best school for computer engineering technology students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. California Institute of Arts & Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Diego.

While working on their Associate Degree, computer engineering tech majors at California Institute of Arts & Technology accumulate an average of around $18,852 in student debt.

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#2

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO

Out of the 29 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Ranken Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $157.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer engineering tech graduates from Cincinnati State carry an average student debtload of $14,371.

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#4

Excelsior University

Albany, NY

The excellent associate degree programs at Excelsior University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering technology schools in the United States. Located in the small city of Albany, Excelsior University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Computer Engineering Tech majors at Excelsior University take out an average of $13,785 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#5

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

The excellent associate degree programs at ECPI University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering technology schools in the United States. ECPI University is a large private for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.

While working on their Associate Degree, computer engineering tech majors at ECPI University accumulate an average of around $23,479 in student debt.

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Pittsburgh Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer engineering technology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer engineering tech graduates from Pittsburgh Technical College carry an average student debtload of $19,428. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $252.

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Anoka Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

Computer Engineering Tech majors at Anoka Technical College take out an average of $18,869 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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University of Alaska Anchorage landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer engineering technology programs. UAA is a large public school located in the large city of Anchorage.

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New England Institute of Technology came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. New England Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of East Greenwich.

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#10

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR

Oregon Institute of Technology ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. OIT is a small public school located in the town of Klamath Falls.

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Computer Engineering Technology by Region

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Other U.S. Territories
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Computer Engineering Technology is one of 18 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Computer Engineering Tech Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
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
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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