by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 9 U.S. colleges awarded 719 degrees and certificates in Other Computer Engineering Technologies. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 75% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Other Computer Engineering Technologies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $39,351 one year after completing, rising to $57,114 after four years.
A degree in Other Computer Engineering Technologies explores Computer Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other. Any Instructional Program In Computer Engineering Technologies Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other computer engineering technologies draws strong interest, with 719 degrees awarded annually. 9 colleges award other computer engineering technologies degrees, an average of 80 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 649.
By level, the 719 awards include 538 associate degrees, 118 bachelor’s degrees and 63 master’s degrees.
Women earned 23% of other computer engineering technologies degrees and certificates in the latest year (165 of 719). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (235) and Hispanic or Latino (167), and international students earned 3.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Other Computer Engineering Technologies Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees and 4 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other computer engineering technologies schools within 4 states. In all, 9 colleges offer other computer engineering technologies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Computer Engineering Technologies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other computer engineering technologies credential is the associate degree: 538 of the 719 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other computer engineering technologies call most for Reading Comprehension, Quality Control Analysis and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Engineering and Technology, Computers and Electronics and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Problem Sensitivity and Written Comprehension.
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How long an other computer engineering technologies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 538 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 118 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 63 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other computer engineering technologies, at 47.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 47.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 25.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 9.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 6.9% |
| Some college courses | 6.8% |
| Master’s degree | 2.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Other Computer Engineering Technologies, with an average median salary of $95,412; the strongest outlook belongs to Non-Destructive Testing Specialists, at 3.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Test Technician (Test Tech), Laser Specialist, Fiber Optics Instructor and Medical Laser Technician (Medical Laser Tech).
The occupation related to other computer engineering technologies with the most projected jobs is Photonics Technicians, at 306,018.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Photonics Technicians | 306,018 | 1.6% |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | 295,668 | 3.0% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 169,705 | 2.0% |
Other Computer Engineering Technologies graduates earn a median $39,351 one year after completing their program, $57,114 after four years and $62,129 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,351 |
| 4 years | $57,114 |
| 5 years | $62,129 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other computer engineering technologies is Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other, with a median salary of $121,642.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
Other Computer Engineering Technologies has 4 similar majors in the Engineering Technologies field, which together award 2,677 degrees a year; the largest are Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician (1,213), Computer Engineering Technology/Technician (959) and Computer Software Technology/Technician (480). Browse all Engineering Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician | 1,213 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 959 |
| Computer Software Technology/Technician | 480 |
| Computer Hardware Technology/Technician | 25 |
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