Best Colleges for Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians programs prepare students for hands-on roles in designing, testing, and maintaining computer hardware and systems. With only 31 schools offering this specialized major nationwide, graduates enter a focused field where they can expect average earnings of $53,837 annually.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize hands-on laboratory experience, industry partnerships that provide internship opportunities, and curriculum that covers both hardware fundamentals and emerging technologies. Look for programs with modern equipment, strong job placement rates, and faculty with industry experience. The best programs balance theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing graduates for immediate entry into technical roles in computer manufacturing, telecommunications, and systems integration companies.

Schools Ranked

$57,858

Avg. Program Earnings

51.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York	$88,933	83.2%	private-nonprofit
2	Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, Idaho	$80,336	55.1%	private-nonprofit
3	Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, Oregon	$73,378	59.1%	public
4	University of Houston-Downtown Houston, Texas	$69,338	33.8%	public
5	Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York	$64,990	70.8%	private-nonprofit
6	Central Connecticut State University New Britain, Connecticut	$60,839	49.3%	public
7	Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, Massachusetts	$60,094	68.6%	private-nonprofit
8	DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, Illinois	$57,499	36.9%	private-forprofit
9	DeVry College of New York New York, New York	$57,499	33.3%	private-forprofit
10	DeVry University-Arizona Phoenix, Arizona	$57,499	62.5%	private-forprofit
11	DeVry University-California Ontario, California	$57,499	42.9%	private-forprofit
12	DeVry University-Florida Orlando, Florida	$57,499	40.0%	private-forprofit
13	DeVry University-Georgia Decatur, Georgia	$57,499	36.4%	private-forprofit
14	DeVry University-Ohio Columbus, Ohio	$57,499	45.0%	private-forprofit
15	DeVry University-Texas Irving, Texas	$57,499	33.3%	private-forprofit
16	DeVry University-Virginia Arlington, Virginia	$57,499	100.0%	private-forprofit
17	Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Georgia	$57,318	48.1%	public
18	ECPI University Virginia Beach, Virginia	$52,663	44.7%	private-forprofit
19	SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, New York	$50,856	59.2%	public
20	Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, Minnesota	$50,856	54.1%	public
21	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, New York	$47,260	52.7%	public
22	University of Houston Houston, Texas	$46,087	64.9%	public
23	Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky	$43,426	49.7%	public
24	Savannah State University Savannah, Georgia	$41,565	25.2%	public
25	Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana	$41,025	41.1%	public