2023 Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools
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.
2023 Most Popular Computer Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for computer engineering tech majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 15% Most Popular Computer Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools
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 school 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.
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Out of the 148 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, ECPI University landed the # 2 spot on the 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.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Pittsburgh Technical College is a great place for computer engineering technology students working on their associate degree. 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.
Out of the 148 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Excelsior University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior University is a private not-for-profit school with a 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.
Out of the 148 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a moderately-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.
Stark State College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public school with a fairly 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 ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools 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.
Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the 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.
Universidad del Turabo landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer engineering technology programs. Universidad del Turabo is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Gurabo.
Women make up 11% of the computer engineering tech majors at the school.
Full Computer Engineering Technology at Universidad del Turabo Report
Anoka Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public college 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.
Queensborough 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 #11 on the list. Located in the large city of Bayside, QCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 9% of the computer engineering tech majors at the school.
Full Computer Engineering Technology at Queensborough Community College Report
California Institute of Arts & Technology landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer engineering technology programs. 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.
Read full report on Computer Engineering Technology at California Institute of Arts & Technology
Arkansas State University - Beebe came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Engineering Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the 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.
Montgomery County 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 #14 on the list. Montco is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Blue Bell.
Of the 15 students majoring in computer engineering tech at Montco, 93% are male and 7% are female.
Full Computer Engineering Technology at Montgomery County Community College Report
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 midsize suburb of Waterbury.
Women make up 20% of the computer engineering tech majors at the school.
Montgomery College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer engineering technology programs. 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.
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 small city of Elyria.
Read full report on Computer Engineering Technology at Lorain County Community College
Reading Area Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer engineering technology programs. RACC is a small public school located in the small city of Reading.
Women make up 18% of the computer engineering tech majors at the school.
With a ranking of #19, Normandale Community 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 Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Read full report on Computer Engineering Technology at Normandale Community College
Lamar Institute of Technology landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer engineering technology programs. Lamar Institute of Technology is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Beaumont.
Of the 17 students majoring in computer engineering tech at Lamar Institute of Technology, 76% are male and 24% are female.
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With a ranking of #19, Erie Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer engineering technology students working on their associate degree. Erie Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Buffalo.
About 7% of the students majoring in computer engineering tech at the school are women while 93% are male.
Full Computer Engineering Technology at Erie Community College Report
Quinsigamond 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 #22 on the list. Located in the city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 25% of the students majoring in computer engineering tech at the school are women while 75% are male.
Read full report on Computer Engineering Technology at Quinsigamond Community College
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.
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Majors Related to Computer Engineering Tech
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.
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