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2026 Best Computer Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computer Engineering Technology associate’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 242 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Trade College evaluated schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Computer Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is California Institute Of Arts And Technology, our #1 Computer Engineering Technology school in the United States. Set in National City, CA, California Institute Of Arts And Technology is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $22,270. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $21,696. Read more about California Institute Of Arts And Technology
Ranken Technical College came in at #2 on this year's Computer Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Set in Saint Louis, MO, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 31% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,008. Graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. More on Ranken Technical College
Out of the 242 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College landed the #3 spot. Set in Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,517, while out-of-state students pay about $10,044. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $17,246. Read the full report on Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Excelsior College came in at #4 on this year's Computer Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Albany, NY. Graduates carry a median of $12,875 in student loans. Read more about Excelsior College
A rank of #5 makes Ecpi University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Virginia Beach, VA, Ecpi University is a private for-profit institution. Ecpi University posts a six-year graduation rate of 28%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,484. Ecpi University Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $31,708 in debt. Get the full Ecpi University report
Anoka Technical College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Located in Anoka, MN, Anoka Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,267. Graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Get the full Anoka Technical College report
Oregon Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Klamath Falls, OR, Oregon Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Oregon Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,260, while out-of-state students pay about $37,196. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $31,000. Read the full report on Oregon Institute Of Technology
Western Technical College La Cross placed #11 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in La Crosse, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,820, with out-of-state students paying around $7,078. Western Technical College La Cross Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $13,669 in debt. Read more about Western Technical College La Cross
Ridgewater College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Willmar, MN. Students from in state pay about $6,121 in tuition and fees. Ridgewater College Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $15,556 in debt. Read the full report on Ridgewater College
Owens Community College placed #13 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Owens Community College is a public school based in Perrysburg, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $5,870, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Students borrow a median of $19,383 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. See the full Owens Community College profile
Cuyahoga Community College District did well this year, earning the #14 position. This public school is set in Cleveland, OH. Students from in state pay about $3,249 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,249 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $14,636. Get the full Cuyahoga Community College District report
Lamar Institute Of Technology landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Set in Beaumont, TX, Lamar Institute Of Technology is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,844, compared with $12,924 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,278 in student loans. See the full Lamar Institute Of Technology profile
Springfield Technical Community College landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Springfield, MA. Students from in state pay about $5,904 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Springfield Technical Community College Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $9,707 in debt. See the full Springfield Technical Community College profile
Lee College placed #17 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Baytown, TX, Lee College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,520 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,045. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $10,941. See the full Lee College profile
Lorain County Community College placed #18 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Elyria, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,265, compared with $8,860 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $17,611. See the full Lorain County Community College profile
Southeast Missouri State University landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Cape Girardeau, MO. Southeast Missouri State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,903. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $23,289. Read more about Southeast Missouri State University
Stark State College landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Based in North Canton, OH, Stark State College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,790 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,886 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $12,747. More on Stark State College
Pennsylvania College Of Technology came in at #21 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Williamsport, PA. About 45% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,940, while out-of-state students pay about $25,680. Pennsylvania College Of Technology Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $24,371 in debt. Read the full report on Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Bowling Green State University Firelands did well this year, earning the #22 position. This public school is set in Huron, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,131, while out-of-state students pay about $14,119. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $19,340. Read more about Bowling Green State University Firelands
Erie Community College placed #23 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Buffalo, NY, Erie Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,100, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Erie Community College Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $12,580 in debt. Read more about Erie Community College
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Based in Alfred, NY, Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,892, compared with $16,837 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,721 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
Full Sail University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Set in Winter Park, FL, Full Sail University is a private for-profit institution. Full Sail University graduates 45% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $26,906. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. See the full Full Sail University profile
Arkansas State University Beebe ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Based in Beebe, AR, Arkansas State University Beebe is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,336 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,232. Graduates carry a median of $9,350 in student loans. Get the full Arkansas State University Beebe report
Vermont Technical College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Based in Randolph, VT, Vermont Technical College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,952, with out-of-state students paying around $22,296. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $24,208. Read more about Vermont Technical College
Monroe Community College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Rochester, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,006, while out-of-state students pay about $11,056. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $12,921. More on Monroe Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computer Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Bay De Noc Community College came in at #26 in this year's ranking. More on Bay De Noc Community College
Sandhills Community College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Get the full Sandhills Community College report
Letourneau University came in at #28 in this year's ranking. See the full Letourneau University profile
St Philips College did well this year, earning the #29 position. Get the full St Philips College report
Ball State University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Ball State University report
Luzerne County Community College placed #31 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Luzerne County Community College
University Of The District Of Columbia did well this year, earning the #32 position. More on University Of The District Of Columbia
Georgia Piedmont Technical College did well this year, earning the #33 position. See the full Georgia Piedmont Technical College profile
Pulaski Technical College landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Pulaski Technical College
Richmond Community College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Richmond Community College report
Broward College
Broward College landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Broward College report
San Diego City College placed #37 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about San Diego City College
Grantham University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Grantham University
Howard Community College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Howard Community College
Wright State University Lake Campus did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read the full report on Wright State University Lake Campus
Central Lakes College Brainerd ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Central Lakes College Brainerd
Sam Houston State University placed #42 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Sam Houston State University
University Of Missouri St Louis came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Missouri St Louis
Southwestern Illinois College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Southwestern Illinois College
Prairie State College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Prairie State College
Arkansas State University Newport did well this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Arkansas State University Newport report
Kent State University At Kent placed #47 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Kent State University At Kent
Edmonds Community College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Edmonds Community College
Southeast Arkansas College came in at #49 in this year's ranking. More on Southeast Arkansas College
Onondaga Community College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. More on Onondaga Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 242 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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