Best Computer Engineering Technology Schools (2026): 26 Ranked by Salary & ROI
These are the top schools offering Computer Engineering Technology, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. The score combines graduate earnings, job market demand, and return on tuition investment. The average Computer Engineering Technology graduate earns $33,970/yr across 26 schools.
BLS projects 4.4% employment growth for occupations in this field from 2024–2034, with approximately 149 annual job openings per related program area.
All Computer Engineering Technology Programs Ranked
Click any row for full earnings projections and career path breakdown.
| # | School | TSW Score | Earnings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH · Computer Engineering Technology |
78
70–81 |
$60,462/yr | 175.0x |
| 2 |
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cincinnati, OH · Computer Engineering Technology |
67
60–69 |
$56,504/yr | 51.3x |
| 3 |
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN · Computer Engineering Technology |
61
51–65 |
$41,158/yr | 48.6x |
| 4 |
Excelsior University
Albany, NY · Computer Engineering Technology |
61
53–64 |
$56,260/yr | — |
| 5 |
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Beebe, AR · Computer Engineering Technology |
62
55–64 |
$37,876/yr | 57.9x |
| 6 |
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA · Computer Engineering Technology |
55
47–58 |
$51,369/yr | 14.9x |
| 7 |
California Institute of Arts & Technology
San Diego, CA · Computer Engineering Technology |
55
47–58 |
$48,778/yr | 14.8x |
| 8 |
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City
National City, CA · Computer Engineering Technology |
55
47–58 |
$48,778/yr | 14.8x |
| 9 |
Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO · Computer Engineering Technology |
54
45–57 |
$38,859/yr | 27.6x |
| 10 |
Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO · Computer Engineering Technology |
52
44–55 |
$42,475/yr | 15.7x |
| 11 |
Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, PA · Computer Engineering Technology |
52
44–55 |
$43,851/yr | 13.2x |
| 12 |
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology
Boston, MA · Computer Engineering Technology |
47
39–49 |
$35,970/yr | 7.8x |
| 13 |
Florida Career College-Miami
Miami, FL · Computer Engineering Technology |
44
36–47 |
$23,458/yr | — |
| 14 |
Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines, FL · Computer Engineering Technology |
44
36–47 |
$23,458/yr | — |
| 15 |
Florida Career College-West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL · Computer Engineering Technology |
44
36–47 |
$23,458/yr | — |
| 16 |
Florida Career College-Hialeah
Hialeah, FL · Computer Engineering Technology |
44
36–47 |
$23,458/yr | — |
| 17 |
Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderdale Lakes, FL · Computer Engineering Technology |
44
36–47 |
$23,458/yr | — |
| 18 |
Florida Career College-Tampa
Tampa, FL · Computer Engineering Technology |
44
36–47 |
$23,458/yr | — |
| 19 |
Florida Career College-Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · Computer Engineering Technology |
44
36–47 |
$23,458/yr | — |
| 20 |
Florida Career College-Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach, FL · Computer Engineering Technology |
44
36–47 |
$23,458/yr | — |
| 21 |
Florida Career College-Margate
Margate, FL · Computer Engineering Technology |
44
36–47 |
$23,458/yr | — |
| 22 |
Florida Career College-Orlando
Orlando, FL · Computer Engineering Technology |
44
36–47 |
$23,458/yr | — |
| 23 |
Florida Career College-Houston
Houston, TX · Computer Engineering Technology |
44
36–47 |
$23,458/yr | — |
| 24 |
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH · Computer Engineering Technology |
43
37–46 |
$23,598/yr | 27.5x |
| 25 |
Marion Technical College
Ocala, FL · Computer Engineering Technology |
42
34–45 |
$19,196/yr | — |
| 26 |
Commonwealth Technical Institute
Johnstown, PA · Computer Engineering Technology |
37
29–40 |
$20,049/yr | 12.0x |
Programs by State
Top states by program availability. Click a state for the full in-state ranking.
| State | Programs | Avg Earnings | Avg TSW Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | $23,071/yr | 34 |
| Ohio | 3 | $46,855/yr | 49 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $31,950/yr | 35 |
| Missouri | 2 | $40,667/yr | 43 |
| California | 2 | $48,778/yr | 45 |
| Virginia | 1 | $51,369/yr | 45 |
| Texas | 1 | $23,458/yr | 34 |
| New York | 1 | $56,260/yr | 51 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $41,158/yr | 51 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $35,970/yr | 36 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $37,876/yr | 50 |
About This Ranking
What we ranked
Best Computer Engineering Technology Schools ranks 26 programs across the United States by the TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines graduate earnings, return on investment, and job-market demand into a single 0-100 metric.
Data sources
Earnings figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which tracks graduate income one and five years after program completion. Job-market projections use Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034 employment data.
How to read the table
Use the sort controls below the headline to re-rank by earnings, ROI, or other metrics. Click any school name for full earnings projections, three-scenario modeling, and detailed program data. Most students attend a school within driving distance — local rankings are usually more actionable than national.
Caveats & limitations
Rankings reflect what the data can measure: post-graduation earnings, debt levels, and broad labor-market trends. They cannot capture program quality nuances like instructor expertise, hands-on equipment access, or industry connections. Treat rankings as a starting point — visit schools and talk to current students before committing.
Methodology
Programs are ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines graduate earnings (Year 1 after graduation), job market size (BLS annual openings), and earnings-to-tuition multiple (projected earnings vs. program tuition).
Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, which reports actual median earnings of graduates — not self-reported surveys.