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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Engineering (With Aid)

58 Ranked Colleges
411 Degrees Awarded
$29,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

Computer Engineering is the 60th most popular major in the country with 16,932 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, computer engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $68,762 and had an average of $25,829 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 411 computer engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 58 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer engineering programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer engineering program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree ce students with aid.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Engineering (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#23 in overall quality

Out of the 58 schools in the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s CE students in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Engineering at University of Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 21 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

Read more about Computer Engineering at USF Tampa

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 32 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. UCF is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 12 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657.

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#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Irvine. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#20 in overall quality

North Carolina State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s CE degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ce students with aid list, NC State has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999.

Full NC State Computer Engineering Report

#5 in overall quality

Iowa State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Iowa State is a large public school situated in Ames, Iowa. It awarded 17 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also made our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Engineering at Iowa State

The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. UT Dallas is located in Richardson, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s CE degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394.

Full University of Virginia Computer Engineering Report

#19 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - San Diego Computer Engineering Report

Missouri University of Science and Technology ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Rolla, Missouri, this medium-sized public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s CE students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri University of Science and Technology are $30,943.

Full Missouri University of Science and Technology Computer Engineering Report

#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 6 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full ASU - Tempe Computer Engineering Report

#13

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#13 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas A&M University - College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

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With a ranking of #14, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s CE students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

Full North Dakota State University Computer Engineering Report

#15

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#11 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #11 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#12 in overall quality

University of Delaware landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s CE students in 2019-2020.

UD also took the #12 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware are $35,192.

Full UD Computer Engineering Report

#17

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 3 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Tennessee State University Computer Engineering Report

#21 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school awarded 31 degrees to qualified doctorate’s CE students in 2019-2020.

Ohio State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Computer Engineering at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#19

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Iowa Computer Engineering Report

#20

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Florida Atlantic University is a large school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 1 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida Atlantic University Computer Engineering Report

University of Nevada - Reno landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Reno, Nevada, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Computer Engineering at University of Nevada - Reno

Michigan Technological University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Michigan Tech is a public institution located in Houghton, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan Tech are $21,996.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865.

Full University of Louisiana at Lafayette Computer Engineering Report

#24

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#1 in overall quality

University of Notre Dame did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s CE students in 2019-2020.

Notre Dame also took the #1 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Notre Dame are $57,522, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Notre Dame Computer Engineering Report

With a ranking of #25, University of California - Merced did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. University of California - Merced is a public institution located in Merced, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Merced are $43,854, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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