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2026 Best Computer Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computer Engineering Technology undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 242 institutions 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.
To arm you with the information you need, Trade College analyzed schools to produce 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 Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #2 on this year's Computer Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Based in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,249, with out-of-state students paying around $7,249. Students borrow a median of $14,636 to complete their Computer Engineering Technology program here. More on Cuyahoga Community College District
Ridgewater College came in at #3 on this year's Computer Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Set in Willmar, MN, Ridgewater College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,121. The median Computer Engineering Technology program debt is $15,556. See the full Ridgewater College profile
Lorain County Community College came in at #4 on this year's Computer Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Located in Elyria, OH, Lorain County Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,265, while out-of-state students pay about $8,860. Graduates carry a median of $17,611 in student loans. Read the full report on Lorain County Community College
The strong Computer Engineering Technology programs at Community College Of Beaver County earned it the #5 place in the United States. Community College Of Beaver County is a public school based in Monaca, PA. In-state tuition and fees average $7,500, with out-of-state students paying around $20,700. Community College Of Beaver County Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $16,802 in debt. More on Community College Of Beaver County
Lake Land College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Mattoon, IL, Lake Land College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,415, with out-of-state students paying around $14,301. Graduates carry a median of $7,769 in student loans. Read more about Lake Land College
Arkansas State University Beebe landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Arkansas State University Beebe is a public school based in Beebe, AR. Students from in state pay about $3,336 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,232. Arkansas State University Beebe Computer Engineering Technology students take on a median of $9,350 in debt. Read the full report on Arkansas State University Beebe
Pulaski Technical College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. See the full Pulaski Technical College profile
Reedley College did well this year, earning the #8 position. Get the full Reedley College report
California State University Long Beach ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Get the full California State University Long Beach report
Rend Lake College landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. See the full Rend Lake College profile
Rockland Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Rockland Community College report
Northwest State Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. More on Northwest State Community College
Grantham University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Grantham University report
Nash Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. More on Nash Community College
Wichita State University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Read the full report on Wichita State University
Devry University Ohio landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Devry University Ohio report
Nashua Community College landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Nashua Community College
Shawnee State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. See the full Shawnee State University profile
San Diego City College did well this year, earning the #19 position. See the full San Diego City College profile
Reading Area Community College did well this year, earning the #20 position. See the full Reading Area Community College profile
University Of Hawaii Maui College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii Maui College
Frederick Community College landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Frederick Community College
Devry University Florida did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about Devry University Florida
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
Montgomery County Community College did well this year, earning the #25 position. See the full Montgomery County Community College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computer Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
New Mexico State University Grants placed #26 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on New Mexico State University Grants
Minnesota State University Mankato did well this year, earning the #27 position. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Hudson County Community College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. More on Hudson County Community College
Joliet Junior College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read more about Joliet Junior College
College Of The Ouachitas did well this year, earning the #30 position. Read the full report on College Of The Ouachitas
Devry University California ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. More on Devry University California
Edmonds Community College placed #32 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Edmonds Community College
St Philips College did well this year, earning the #33 position. See the full St Philips College profile
Anoka Technical College placed #34 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Anoka Technical College
Sinte Gleska University placed #35 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. See the full Sinte Gleska University profile
Rogue Community College landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. More on Rogue Community College
University Of Missouri St Louis placed #37 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Missouri St Louis report
Excelsior College came in at #38 in this year's ranking. See the full Excelsior College profile
Schenectady County Community College did well this year, earning the #39 position. See the full Schenectady County Community College profile
Devry University Illinois did well this year, earning the #40 position. See the full Devry University Illinois profile
Moraine Valley Community College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. More on Moraine Valley Community College
University Of La Verne landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of La Verne report
Wayne State University landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Wayne State University
Southwestern Illinois College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Southwestern Illinois College
Dewey University Juana Diaz did well this year, earning the #45 position. Get the full Dewey University Juana Diaz report
Devry University Texas did well this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Devry University Texas report
University Of Houston Downtown placed #47 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Houston Downtown
Central Lakes College Brainerd did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read the full report on Central Lakes College Brainerd
Grand River Technical School came in at #49 in this year's ranking. More on Grand River Technical School
Washtenaw Community College placed #50 among Computer Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Washtenaw 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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