Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Salary data, best schools, and honest ROI assessment

Avg Earnings (4yr)

$57,536

Median Earnings

$79,501

Schools Offering

ROI Grade

B+

Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)

25th: $71,514Median: $79,50175th: $89,702

Best Schools for Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians by Earnings

#	School	ROI	4yr Earnings	Net Price	Major Debt	Grade
1	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute NY · Private	93	$125,531	$36,228	$23,582	A
2	University of Houston-Downtown TX · Public	62	$112,244	$10,542	N/A	-
3	Oregon Institute of Technology OR · Public	83	$112,169	$15,706	$31,000	B
4	Wentworth Institute of Technology MA · Private	82	$95,526	$34,170	N/A	-
5	Rochester Institute of Technology NY · Private	75	$95,491	$34,906	$30,750	B
6	Virginia State University VA · Public	21	$89,702	$15,840	N/A	-
7	Fresno Pacific University CA · Private	62	$88,542	$13,630	N/A	-
8	Farmingdale State College NY · Public	83	$81,036	$10,867	N/A	-
9	DeVry College of New York NY · Private	31	$79,501	$12,855	$55,425	F
10	DeVry University-Florida FL · Private	21	$79,501	$29,477	$55,425	F
11	DeVry University-Georgia GA · Private	20	$79,501	$28,229	$55,425	F
12	DeVry University-Ohio OH · Private	23	$79,501	$25,001	$55,425	F
13	DeVry University-Virginia VA · Private	18	$79,501	$36,609	$55,425	F
14	University of Houston TX · Public	80	$78,396	$14,276	$21,919	B
15	Kennesaw State University GA · Public	60	$76,243	$15,048	N/A	-
16	Ball State University IN · Public	54	$71,514	$14,940	$26,000	C+
17	Central Connecticut State University CT · Public	63	$71,243	$16,857	$25,252	B
18	SUNY Polytechnic Institute NY · Public	79	$68,548	$14,164	N/A	-
19	CUNY New York City College of Technology NY · Public	64	$65,285	$5,127	$12,500	B+
20	Full Sail University FL · Private	13	$59,181	$38,875	$25,000	B
21	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon PR · Private	20	$53,013	$9,284	N/A	-

School-by-school analysis: Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Editorial breakdowns of how computer engineering technologies/technicians graduates fare at the top-earning programs in our dataset.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

NY · Private · $125,531 4yr earnings · $23,582 median debt

Computer Engineering Technologies (62 graduates) earns $94,722 year one and $125,531 at year four, with an A grade (debt-to-earnings 0.249, median debt $23,582). Strong outcomes reflecting hardware-software integration roles in semiconductor, systems, and defense technology companies. Year-one earnings of $95k are among the highest for engineering technologist programs in the dataset.

Oregon Institute of Technology

OR · Public · $112,169 4yr earnings · $31,000 median debt

Computer engineering technology graduates 58 students per year and posts the highest four-year median earnings on campus at $112,169. Median debt of $31,000 produces a 0.38 debt-to-earnings ratio and a B ROI grade. The applied focus (versus pure CS) gives graduates immediate hireability in embedded systems, networking, and hardware-software interface roles. Excellent ROI for a public-college-priced credential.

Rochester Institute of Technology(Computer Engineering program)

NY · Private · $123,027 4yr earnings · $28,500 median debt

Computer Engineering (186 graduates) earns $90,829 year-one and $123,027 year-four with a B+ ROI grade and debt-to-earnings of 0.314. Median debt of $28,500 is slightly above the CS cohort. The co-op model is especially well developed in this program -- hardware-software integration roles at regional employers like Xerox, Kodak, and national tech firms. The year-four trajectory to $123k reflects senior engineering progression.

Farmingdale State College(Construction Engineering Technology/Technician program)

NY · Public · $89,913 4yr earnings · $17,500 median debt

Construction Engineering Technology (47 graduates) earns $69,942 year-one and $89,913 year-four with median debt of $17,500 and a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.250 (ROI grade B+). Long Island and New York City's construction market is one of the most active in the country, supporting strong placement for construction engineering technology graduates. The combination of low median debt ($17,500) and strong year-four earnings ($89,913) makes this one of the more financially efficient programs at Farmingdale.

Strong Value

Is Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Worth It?

The Numbers Support This Major

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians delivers above-average financial returns. Average earnings of $57,536 four years out put graduates in a strong position to handle student debt and build wealth. The ROI is solid, though school choice and specialization within the field matter.

This is a more specialized field, offered at 24 schools in our dataset. Fewer options means less room to optimize on cost, so pay close attention to the financial aid packages you receive.

The top school for this major by earnings is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where graduates earn $94,722 four years out. But averages hide a wide range - where you attend and what you do with the degree matter as much as the major itself.

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