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2026 Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Schools in Arkansas

[Computer Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/computer-engineering-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for computer engineering technology students.

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• Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Schools in Arkansas

2026 Best Value Computer Engineering Technology Schools in Arkansas

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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Arkansas State University Beebe
Beebe, AR

$3,336 In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,350 Avg Student Debt

$36,603 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Arkansas State University Beebe, our #1 best value for computer engineering technology in Arkansas. Set in the town of Beebe, Arkansas State University Beebe is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,336, compared with $5,232 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,350 to complete the computer engineering technology program here. Early-career computer engineering technology graduates make about $37,876. Set against $9,350 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

2

Arkansas State University Newport
Newport, AR

$3,312 In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,925 Avg Student Debt

$41,524 Median Earnings (10yr)

Arkansas State University Newport came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value computer engineering technology schools. Arkansas State University Newport is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Newport. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,312, with out-of-state students paying around $4,752. Computer Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $10,925 in student loans. Computer Engineering Technology graduates of Arkansas State University Newport earn a median of $44,500 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,925 median debt.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.