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Best Value Computer Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

2023 Best Value Computer Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

6 Colleges
$16,043 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$33,737 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Engineering Technology Associate Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer engineering technology was ranked #29 in the country. In fact 3,509 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2021-2022.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Value Computer Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for computer engineering tech students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

Best Middle Atlantic Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Computer Engineering

#1

Excelsior University

Albany, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Excelsior University the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for computer engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Albany, Excelsior University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

On average, computer engineering tech graduates from Excelsior University take out $13,785 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Excelsior University not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

Read full report on Computer Engineering Technology at Excelsior University

Out of the 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pittsburgh Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pittsburgh Technical College are $16,974 per year. While working on their Associate Degree, computer engineering tech majors at Pittsburgh Technical College accumulate an average of around $19,428 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $252.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at Pittsburgh Technical College Report

#3

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY

Out of the 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Erie Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Erie Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Buffalo.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Erie Community College are $11,150 a year.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at Erie Community College Report

#4

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Alfred State College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Alfred State is a small public school located in the town of Alfred.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Alfred State are $15,942 per year.

Read full report on Computer Engineering Technology at Alfred State College

#5

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Monroe Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Monroe Community College are $10,468 a year.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at Monroe Community College Report

Pennsylvania College of Technology came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Engineering Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Penn College are $25,680 a year.

Penn College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology Report

Best Computer Engineering Technology Colleges by State

Explore the best computer engineering technology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 391
Pennsylvania 166
New Jersey 4
Maryland 36
Delaware 3
District of Columbia 29

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

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 6 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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