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2026 Best Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computer Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 242 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, our #1 Computer Engineering Technology school in the United States. Set in Troy, NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,078. Graduates carry a median of $23,582 in student loans. Read the full report on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
A rank of #3 makes Rochester Institute Of Technology one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rochester, NY. Rochester Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,210. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $30,750. See the full Rochester Institute Of Technology profile
You'll be in good company at Grantham University, which ranked #4 this year. This public school is set in LIttle Rock, AR. Roughly 17% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,520 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $30,600. More on Grantham University
Out of the 242 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Oregon Institute Of Technology landed the #5 spot. This public school is set in Klamath Falls, OR. About 54% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,260, with out-of-state students paying around $37,196. Graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Oregon Institute Of Technology
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Richmond, KY, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $10,320 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $25,122. Read the full report on Eastern Kentucky University
Wayne State University placed #7 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Wayne State University Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $26,689 in debt. More on Wayne State University
University Of Dayton came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Located in Dayton, OH, University Of Dayton is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Dayton graduates 80% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,140. University Of Dayton Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $25,033 in debt. More on University Of Dayton
California State University Long Beach placed #9 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Long Beach, CA. California State University Long Beach posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,374, with out-of-state students paying around $19,974. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $15,671. Get the full California State University Long Beach report
University Of Houston Downtown came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in Houston, TX, University Of Houston Downtown is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,582, with out-of-state students paying around $17,434. Students borrow a median of $23,925 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. See the full University Of Houston Downtown profile
Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Minnesota State University Mankato is a public school based in Mankato, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
University Of Central Missouri came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Set in Warrensburg, MO, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,050, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $24,304. Read the full report on University Of Central Missouri
Ecpi University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, Ecpi University is a private for-profit institution. Ecpi University graduates 28% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,484. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $31,708. More on Ecpi University
Excelsior College landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit school based in Albany, NY. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $12,875. Read the full report on Excelsior College
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis placed #16 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,762, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Students borrow a median of $23,146 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Pennsylvania College Of Technology came in at #17 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Williamsport, PA. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $17,940, while out-of-state students pay about $25,680. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $24,371. See the full Pennsylvania College Of Technology profile
Sam Houston State University placed #19 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $19,068. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $20,375. Read more about Sam Houston State University
Eastern Michigan University did well this year, earning the #20 position. This public school is set in Ypsilanti, MI. Eastern Michigan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,990. Graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. See the full Eastern Michigan University profile
Ball State University landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Based in Muncie, IN, Ball State University is a public institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,082, with out-of-state students paying around $29,630. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Ball State University
University Of Houston landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Set in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Students borrow a median of $21,919 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on University Of Houston
Farmingdale State College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Farmingdale State College is a public school based in Farmingdale, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,626, compared with $18,536 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,528 in student loans. Read the full report on Farmingdale State College
Devry University California landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Based in Ontario, CA, Devry University California is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 21%. Students from in state pay about $17,008 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $55,425. More on Devry University California
Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Based in Utica, NY, Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome is a public institution. Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,625, while out-of-state students pay about $21,215. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $21,056. Read the full report on Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome
University Of Southern Mississippi landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. University Of Southern Mississippi is a public school based in Hattiesburg, MS. About 49% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,998, while out-of-state students pay about $11,998. Students borrow a median of $25,415 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. More on University Of Southern Mississippi
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Located in Fort Wayne, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public institution. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne graduates 36% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,532, with out-of-state students paying around $22,887. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $24,119 in debt. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne profile
Devry University Illinois landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Devry University Illinois is a private for-profit school based in Lisle, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 18%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,008. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $55,425. See the full Devry University Illinois profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Central Connecticut State University did well this year, earning the #29 position. Set in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,050 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Central Connecticut State University Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $25,252 in debt. Get the full Central Connecticut State University report
Devry College Of New York did well this year, earning the #30 position. Based in New York, NY, Devry College Of New York is a private for-profit institution. About 29% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,008. Graduates carry a median of $55,425 in student loans. Get the full Devry College Of New York report
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred did well this year, earning the #31 position. This public school is set in Alfred, NY. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,892, compared with $16,837 for out-of-state students. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $19,721 in debt. Read the full report on Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock did well this year, earning the #32 position. Set in Little Rock, AR, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a public institution. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock graduates 37% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,911 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,721. Students borrow a median of $27,093 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Get the full University Of Arkansas At Little Rock report
University Of Hartford landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Set in West Hartford, CT, University Of Hartford is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Hartford graduates 58% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,075. University Of Hartford Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $25,648 in debt. Read more about University Of Hartford
Shawnee State University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Set in Portsmouth, OH, Shawnee State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,448, while out-of-state students pay about $16,032. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $25,233. See the full Shawnee State University profile
Cuny New York City College Of Technology ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Brooklyn, NY. About 21% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,332, with out-of-state students paying around $15,282. Typical Computer Engineering Technology student debt is $12,500. More on Cuny New York City College Of Technology
Kent State University At Kent placed #36 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,220, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $25,174. See the full Kent State University At Kent profile
Indiana State University did well this year, earning the #37 position. Located in Terre Haute, IN, Indiana State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,258, compared with $22,322 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full Indiana State University profile
Letourneau University placed #38 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Longview, TX, Letourneau University is a private not-for-profit institution. Letourneau University posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. Students from in state pay about $37,160 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $32,086 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Letourneau University
Full Sail University placed #39 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Winter Park, FL, Full Sail University is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. Students from in state pay about $26,906 in tuition and fees. Full Sail University Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Get the full Full Sail University report
Vermont Technical College did well this year, earning the #40 position. Based in Randolph, VT, Vermont Technical College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,952, while out-of-state students pay about $22,296. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $24,208. Get the full Vermont Technical College report
Wright State University Main Campus ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. See the full Wright State University Main Campus profile
Duke University
Duke University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full Duke University report
New Mexico State University Grants did well this year, earning the #40 position. Get the full New Mexico State University Grants report
York Technical College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Read more about York Technical College
Dewey University Juana Diaz ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. More on Dewey University Juana Diaz
University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #43 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of St Thomas Minnesota profile
Houston Community College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. See the full Houston Community College profile
Capital Community College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. More on Capital Community College
Howard Community College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Howard Community College
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical came in at #47 in this year's ranking. See the full Minnesota State College Southeast Technical profile
Mountwest Community And Technical College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. See the full Mountwest Community And Technical College profile
Mayland Community College came in at #49 in this year's ranking. More on Mayland Community College
Lake Superior College landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. See the full Lake Superior College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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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