Best Schools for Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates earn a median of $83,229 within four years of graduating, ranking #62 out of 283 tracked majors — 33% above the median across all fields. There are 35 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 1,779 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates earn $125,531 while Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon graduates earn $53,013 — a $72,518 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates see an average 4% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.