2027 Best Value Computer Engineering Associate’s Degree Schools
[Computer Engineering](/majors/engineering/ce-computer-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer engineering education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for computer engineering students.
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2027 Best Value Computer Engineering Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Computer Engineering Schools
Our analysis ranked Snow College the best value for a degree in computer engineering in the United States. Snow College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Ephraim. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,338, while out-of-state students pay about $14,288. Typical student debt for computer engineering graduates is $10,440. Soon after graduation, computer engineering degree recipients from Snow College generally make around $42,776. That is a strong return on a $10,440 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Oakland Community College one of the best values for computer engineering. Set in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,120, with out-of-state students paying around $5,560. Students borrow a median of $15,865 to complete the computer engineering program here. Computer Engineering graduates of Oakland Community College earn a median of $43,205 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,865 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Capital Community College one of the best values for computer engineering. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. In-state tuition and fees average $5,338, compared with $15,596 for out-of-state students. Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Computer Engineering graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,059 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology one of the best values for computer engineering. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public school located in the city of Lancaster. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,050. Typical student debt for computer engineering graduates is $9,915. Soon after graduation, computer engineering degree recipients from Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology generally make around $48,257. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 71%.
A rank of #5 makes Rasmussen College Minnesota one of the best values for computer engineering. Rasmussen College Minnesota is a large private for-profit school located in the city of St. Cloud. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,199. Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $23,635 in student loans. Computer Engineering graduates of Rasmussen College Minnesota earn a median of $48,263 early in their careers. Set against $23,635 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Full Sail University placed #6 among the best values for computer engineering. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,906. Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer engineering degree recipients from Full Sail University generally make around $61,553. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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).
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