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2026 Best Value Other Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools

4 Colleges in the United States
$23,973 Avg Student Debt
$72,039 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Computer Engineering Bachelor's Degree Badge [Other Computer Engineering](/majors/engineering/ce-computer-engineering/other-computer-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 30 schools to find the best return on investment for other computer engineering students.

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2026 Best Value Other Computer Engineering Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other computer engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Other Computer Engineering Schools

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Leading the list is University Of California San Diego, our #1 best value for other computer engineering in the United States. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,788, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,497 to complete the other computer engineering program here. Soon after graduation, other computer engineering degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $60,797. Set against $18,497 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Michigan Dearborn came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value other computer engineering schools. University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dearborn. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,640, while out-of-state students pay about $32,896. Typical student debt for other computer engineering graduates is $25,327. Early-career other computer engineering graduates make about $79,022. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Michigan Dearborn admits about 56% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of California Irvine one of the best values for other computer engineering. Located in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, compared with $46,640 for out-of-state students. Other Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $19,233 in student loans. Other Computer Engineering graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $79,812 early in their careers. Set against $19,233 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California Merced is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other computer engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Merced, University Of California Merced is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $14,653 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $46,541. Students borrow a median of $19,086 to complete the other computer engineering program here. Early-career other computer engineering graduates make about $42,071. Set against $19,086 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Merced admits about 90% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of California Los Angeles one of the best values for other computer engineering. University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. Other Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $14,103 in student loans. Other Computer Engineering graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $63,833 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Portland State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value other computer engineering schools. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Other Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $35,166 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other computer engineering degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $47,717. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Missouri University Of Science And Technology placed #7 among the best values for other computer engineering. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,984, while out-of-state students pay about $33,248. Typical student debt for other computer engineering graduates is $27,000. Other Computer Engineering graduates of Missouri University Of Science And Technology earn a median of $78,964 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Missouri University Of Science And Technology admits about 72% of applicants.

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University Of Maryland College Park landed the #8 spot for other computer engineering value this year. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,695 to complete the other computer engineering program here. Soon after graduation, other computer engineering degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $95,847. That is a strong return on a $20,695 median debt. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.

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University Of California Santa Cruz ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value other computer engineering schools. University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Cruz. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,035, with out-of-state students paying around $46,923. Other Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $23,392 in student loans. Early-career other computer engineering graduates make about $79,969. That is a strong return on a $23,392 median debt. The acceptance rate is 66%.

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Old Dominion University earned the #10 position for value in other computer engineering this year. Set in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,750, compared with $33,780 for out-of-state students. Other Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $23,360 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other computer engineering degree recipients from Old Dominion University generally make around $57,131. That is a strong return on a $23,360 median debt. Old Dominion University admits about 90% of applicants.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University earned the #11 position for value in other computer engineering this year. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,931, with out-of-state students paying around $32,741. Typical student debt for other computer engineering graduates is $22,990. Early-career other computer engineering graduates make about $60,047. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 49% of applicants are accepted.

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Illinois Institute Of Technology ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value other computer engineering schools. Set in the city of Chicago, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $52,202 in tuition and fees. Other Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Early-career other computer engineering graduates make about $81,252. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 55%.

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Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus earned the #13 position for value in other computer engineering this year. Set in the city of Hato Rey, Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,870. Typical student debt for other computer engineering graduates is $23,182. Soon after graduation, other computer engineering degree recipients from Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus generally make around $38,213. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville came in at #14 for value in other computer engineering this year. Located in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,132, compared with $26,408 for out-of-state students. Other Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,825 in student loans. Early-career other computer engineering graduates make about $83,909. Set against $26,825 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Rhode Island landed the #15 spot for other computer engineering value this year. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. In-state tuition and fees average $16,942, with out-of-state students paying around $37,146. Other Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,613 in student loans. Other Computer Engineering graduates of University Of Rhode Island earn a median of $80,029 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Rhode Island admits about 72% of applicants.

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Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #16 for value in other computer engineering this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Students borrow a median of $22,843 to complete the other computer engineering program here. Other Computer Engineering graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $51,693 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University earned the #17 position for value in other computer engineering this year. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Other Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,866 in student loans. Early-career other computer engineering graduates make about $93,995. Set against $26,866 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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Lawrence Technological University placed #18 among the best values for other computer engineering. Set in the city of Southfield, Lawrence Technological University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,760 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,799 to complete the other computer engineering program here. Early-career other computer engineering graduates make about $74,924. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best value other computer engineering schools. Set in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,776. Other Computer Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Other Computer Engineering graduates of Villanova University earn a median of $72,601 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 27%.

Other Other Computer Engineering Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 30 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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