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2026 Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools
There are 242 colleges that offer a degree in Computer Engineering. The most popular schools, by student demand, are below:
Finding the Best Computer Engineering School for You
Today’s Computer Engineering students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you’re no longer limited to schools in your local area.
The Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 242 schools in the United States offering Computer Engineering programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
2026 Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools in the United States
Check out the Computer Engineering programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools
Our 2026 rankings named Full Sail University the most popular school in the U.S. for Computer Engineering majors. Located in Winter Park, FL, this is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 421 people earned their degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,076. Read More…
Montgomery College comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. Located in Rockville, MD, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people earned their degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,914. Read More…
CUNY New York City College of Technology landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools ranking. Located in Brooklyn, NY, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people earned their degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,888. Full Computer Engineering at CUNY New York City College of Technology Report
Stark State College landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools ranking. Stark State College is a public school located in North Canton, OH. This school awarded 131 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,757. Read More…
California Institute of Arts & Technology landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools ranking. Located in National City, CA, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 112 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,372. Full Computer Engineering at California Institute of Arts & Technology Report
Ranken Technical College comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. Located in Saint Louis, MO, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 101 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,408. Full Computer Engineering at Ranken Technical College Report
ECPI University landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools ranking. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 94 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,216. Read full report on Computer Engineering at ECPI University
Cuyahoga Community College District comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public school located in Cleveland, OH. This school awarded 90 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $38,851. Read More…
Lorain County Community College comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. Located in Elyria, OH, this is a public institution. This school awarded 84 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,713. Full Computer Engineering at Lorain County Community College Report
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools ranking. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a private nonprofit school located in Harrisburg, PA. This school awarded 78 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $38,341. Read More…
South Texas College comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. South Texas College is a public school located in McAllen, TX. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people earned their degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $28,878. Full Computer Engineering at South Texas College Report
Moraine Valley Community College comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. Located in Palos Hills, IL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 67 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,570. Read More…
Western Governors University comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. Western Governors University is a private nonprofit school located in Salt Lake City, UT. This school awarded 63 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,978. Full Computer Engineering at Western Governors University Report
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. Located in Troy, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 60 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $75,120. Read full report on Computer Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Oregon Institute of Technology landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools ranking. Located in Klamath Falls, OR, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people earned their degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $72,025. Full Computer Engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology Report
William Rainey Harper College comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. Located in Palatine, IL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 47 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,524. Full Computer Engineering at William Rainey Harper College Report
Arkansas State University-Beebe comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. Located in Beebe, AR, this is a public institution. This school awarded 46 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,443. Full Computer Engineering at Arkansas State University-Beebe Report
University of Houston comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. Located in Houston, TX, this is a public institution. This school awarded 42 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,424. Read More…
Sam Houston State University comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. Located in Huntsville, TX, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people earned their degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,979. Read full report on Computer Engineering at Sam Houston State University
Sinclair Community College comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. Located in Dayton, OH, this is a public institution. This school awarded 37 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $38,408. Read full report on Computer Engineering at Sinclair Community College
Springfield Technical Community College comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. Springfield Technical Community College is a public school located in Springfield, MA. This school awarded 36 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $39,700. Read More…
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Engineering majors. Rochester Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit school located in Rochester, NY. This school awarded 34 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,393. Read More…
Excelsior University landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools ranking. Located in Albany, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people earned their degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,971. Read full report on Computer Engineering at Excelsior University
University of Toledo landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools ranking. University of Toledo is a public school located in Toledo, OH. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people earned their degree in Computer Engineering from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $50,884. Full Computer Engineering at University of Toledo Report
CUNY Queensborough Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools ranking. CUNY Queensborough Community College is a public school located in Bayside, NY. This school awarded 31 degrees in Computer Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $22,936. Read full report on Computer Engineering at CUNY Queensborough Community College
Rest of the Top Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.
Computer Engineering by Region
See the most popular Computer Engineering schools in a specific region of the United States.
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More Computer Engineering Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Computer Engineering Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Majors Related to Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Technology | 1,272 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | 1,215 |
| Other Computer Engineering | 492 |
| Computer Software Technology | 278 |
| Computer Hardware Technology | 18 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Engineering | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 10,798 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 9,702 |
| Electronics Engineering | 9,196 |
References
*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.