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2027 Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Schools in Illinois

8 Colleges in the United States
$16,303 Avg Student Debt
$43,248 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Badge [Computer Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/computer-engineering-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for computer engineering technology students.

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2027 Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Schools in Illinois

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer engineering technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Schools

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For return on investment in computer engineering technology, no school beat Moraine Valley Community College this year. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, Moraine Valley Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,822 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,846. Typical student debt for computer engineering technology graduates is $11,149. Soon after graduation, computer engineering technology degree recipients from Moraine Valley Community College generally make around $43,844. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Triton College
River Grove, IL

Triton College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer engineering technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of River Grove, Triton College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,070, while out-of-state students pay about $15,330. Typical student debt for computer engineering technology graduates is $12,994. Soon after graduation, computer engineering technology degree recipients from Triton College generally make around $43,278. Set against $12,994 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

3

Students looking for strong value in computer engineering technology will find it at Lincoln Land Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the rural area of Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,744, while out-of-state students pay about $10,464. Students borrow a median of $11,272 to complete the computer engineering technology program here. Computer Engineering Technology graduates of Lincoln Land Community College earn a median of $43,834 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,272 median debt.

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Mchenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL

Mchenry County College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer engineering technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Mchenry County College is a large public school located in the rural area of Crystal Lake. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,162, with out-of-state students paying around $14,399. Typical student debt for computer engineering technology graduates is $7,440. Early-career computer engineering technology graduates make about $24,177. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL

A rank of #5 makes College Of Dupage one of the best values for computer engineering technology. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,560, while out-of-state students pay about $12,750. Typical student debt for computer engineering technology graduates is $12,492. Early-career computer engineering technology graduates make about $43,025. That is a strong return on a $12,492 median debt.

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Rend Lake College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value computer engineering technology schools. Rend Lake College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Ina. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,500, while out-of-state students pay about $7,800. Students borrow a median of $8,688 to complete the computer engineering technology program here. Early-career computer engineering technology graduates make about $42,770. Set against $8,688 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Harper College
Palatine, IL

Harper College landed the #7 spot for computer engineering technology value this year. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,894, while out-of-state students pay about $11,874. Students borrow a median of $10,963 to complete the computer engineering technology program here. Early-career computer engineering technology graduates make about $44,523. That is a strong return on a $10,963 median debt.

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Devry University Illinois ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value computer engineering technology schools. Devry University Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lisle. Students from in state pay about $17,008 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for computer engineering technology graduates is $55,425. Soon after graduation, computer engineering technology degree recipients from Devry University Illinois generally make around $48,829. That is a strong return on a $55,425 median debt. Devry University Illinois admits about 98% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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