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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 2023 rankings named California Institute of Arts & Technology the best school in the United States for computer engineering technology students working on their associate degree. California Institute of Arts & Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the 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.
The excellent associate degree programs at Ranken Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering technology schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit college 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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Out of the 29 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, computer engineering tech graduates from Cincinnati State carry an average student debtload of $14,371.
Full Computer Engineering Technology at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Report
Out of the 29 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Excelsior University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior University is a private not-for-profit college 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.
Full Computer Engineering Technology at Excelsior University Report
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means ECPI University is a great place for computer engineering technology students working on their associate degree. ECPI University is a fairly 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.
With a ranking of #6, Pittsburgh Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit school 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.
Full Computer Engineering Technology at Pittsburgh Technical College Report
With a ranking of #7, Anoka Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the 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 ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. UAA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Anchorage.
With a ranking of #9, New England Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer engineering technology students working on their associate degree. New England Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of East Greenwich.
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With a ranking of #10, Oregon Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer engineering technology students working on their associate degree. OIT is a small public school located in the town of Klamath Falls.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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).
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