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2023 Most Popular Computer Engineering Trade Schools in Illinois

14 Colleges
$53,564 Avg Salary
$49,107 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Engineering Technology School for You

In 2021-2022, 250 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer engineering technology students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #22 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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 Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular programs 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.

Check out the computer engineering tech programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.

Our analysis found William Rainey Harper College to be the most popular school for computer engineering technology students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population.

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The excellent programs at Moraine Valley Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering technology schools in Illinois. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Rend Lake College is a great place for computer engineering technology students. Rend Lake College is a small public school located in the rural area of Ina.

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#4

DeVry University - Illinois

Naperville, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DeVry University - Illinois. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Engineering Trade Schools in Illinois list. Located in the medium-sized city of Naperville, DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Triton College

River Grove, IL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Triton College is a great place for computer engineering technology students. Triton College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of River Grove.

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#6

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

With a ranking of #6, Parkland College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer engineering technology students. Located in the city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

College of DuPage came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Engineering Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#8

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL

Lake Land College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Engineering Trade Schools in Illinois list. Located in the town of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a public school with a small student population.

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Oakton Community College

Des Plaines, IL

Oakton Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer engineering technology programs. Oakton Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Des Plaines.

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Southwestern Illinois College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer engineering technology programs. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Computer Engineering Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Engineering Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 53
Indiana 61
Wisconsin 11
Ohio 355

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 14 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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