2026 Best Value Computer Engineering Schools in Arizona
[Computer Engineering](/majors/engineering/ce-computer-engineering/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value computer engineering schools.
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2026 Best Value Computer Engineering Schools in Arizona
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Computer Engineering Schools
For return on investment in computer engineering, no school beat Arizona State University this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,972 in student loans. Early-career computer engineering graduates make about $81,123. Set against $26,972 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in computer engineering will find it at Northern Arizona University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,619, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Students borrow a median of $21,645 to complete the computer engineering program here. Early-career computer engineering graduates make about $47,056. That is a strong return on a $21,645 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Arizona one of the best values for computer engineering. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Typical student debt for computer engineering graduates is $21,861. Early-career computer engineering graduates make about $50,834. Set against $21,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value computer engineering schools. Located in the city of Prescott, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $43,974 in tuition and fees. Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,146 in student loans. Computer Engineering graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn a median of $79,276 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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