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2023 Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools

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$33,737 Avg Salary
$15,974 Avg Student Debt

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 148 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Engineering Technology program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for computer engineering tech majors pursuing a associate degree.

#1

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO

Our analysis found Ranken Technical College to be the most popular school for computer engineering technology students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 10% of the students majoring in computer engineering tech at the school are women while 90% are male.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $157.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at Ranken Technical College Report

#2

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend ECPI University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. ECPI University is a large private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.

Women make up 12% of the computer engineering tech majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer engineering tech graduates from ECPI University carry an average student debt load of $23,479.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at ECPI University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pittsburgh Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 76 students majoring in computer engineering tech at Pittsburgh Technical College, 95% are male and 5% are female.

The average amount in student loans that computer engineering tech majors at Pittsburgh Technical College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $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

#4

Excelsior University

Albany, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Excelsior University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 29 students majoring in computer engineering tech at Excelsior University, 93% are male and 7% are female.

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

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a great place for computer engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 34 students majoring in computer engineering tech at Cincinnati State, 82% are male and 18% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, computer engineering tech majors at Cincinnati State accumulate an average of around $14,371 in student debt.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Report

#6

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Stark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer engineering technology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 24% of the computer engineering tech majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that computer engineering tech majors at Stark State College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,488.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at Stark State College Report

University of the District of Columbia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer engineering technology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. University of the District of Columbia is a small public school located in the city of Washington.

Of the 17 students majoring in computer engineering tech at University of the District of Columbia, 47% are male and 53% are female.

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Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.

Women make up 7% of the computer engineering tech majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, computer engineering tech majors at Cuyahoga Community College District accumulate an average of around $11,420 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #9, Universidad del Turabo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Universidad del Turabo is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Gurabo.

Women make up 11% of the computer engineering tech majors at the school.

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Anoka Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer engineering technology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 24% of the computer engineering tech majors at the school.

On average, computer engineering tech graduates from Anoka Technical College take out $18,869 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at Anoka Technical College Report

Queensborough Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Bayside, QCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 9% of the computer engineering tech majors at the school.

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California Institute of Arts & Technology ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. California Institute of Arts & Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Diego.

Women make up 17% of the computer engineering tech majors at the school.

Computer Engineering Tech majors at California Institute of Arts & Technology take out an average of $18,852 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at California Institute of Arts & Technology Report

Arkansas State University - Beebe ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the fringe town of Beebe, ASU-Beebe is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, computer engineering tech majors at ASU-Beebe accumulate an average of around $6,208 in student debt.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at Arkansas State University - Beebe Report

Montgomery County Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Montco is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Blue Bell.

Of the 15 students majoring in computer engineering tech at Montco, 93% are male and 7% are female.

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With a ranking of #15, Naugatuck Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Naugatuck Valley Community College is a small public school located in the suburb of Waterbury.

Women make up 20% of the computer engineering tech majors at the school.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at Naugatuck Valley Community College Report

#15

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

With a ranking of #15, Montgomery College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 33% of the computer engineering tech majors at the school.

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Lorain County Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. LCCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Elyria.

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Reading Area Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer engineering technology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. RACC is a small public school located in the city of Reading.

Women make up 18% of the computer engineering tech majors at the school.

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#19

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN

Normandale Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer engineering technology programs. Located in the city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #19, Lamar Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Lamar Institute of Technology is a small public school located in the midsize city of Beaumont.

Of the 17 students majoring in computer engineering tech at Lamar Institute of Technology, 76% are male and 24% are female.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at Lamar Institute of Technology Report

#19

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY

Erie Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Erie Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Buffalo.

About 7% of the students majoring in computer engineering tech at the school are women while 93% are male.

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Quinsigamond Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer engineering technology programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in computer engineering tech at the school are women while 75% are male.

Full Computer Engineering Technology at Quinsigamond Community College Report

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools award.

Rank College Location
23 University of Cincinnati - Clermont College Batavia, OH
24 Bay de Noc Community College Escanaba, MI
24 NHTI-Concord’s Community College Concord, NH
24 Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MA
27 Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN
27 Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI
29 Full Sail University Winter Park, FL
29 Lenoir Community College Kinston, NC

Computer Engineering Technology by Region

View the Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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 26 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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