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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 school with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Moraine Valley Community College is a great place for computer engineering technology students. 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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rend Lake College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Engineering Trade Schools in Illinois list. 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

Out of the 14 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, DeVry University - Illinois landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Naperville, DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit school 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 moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of River Grove.

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#6

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

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

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#6

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

College of DuPage ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Engineering Trade Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public college with a very 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 college with a small student population.

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#9

Oakton Community College

Des Plaines, IL

Oakton Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Engineering Trade Schools in Illinois list. Oakton Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Des Plaines.

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Southwestern Illinois College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Engineering Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public school 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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