Best Computer Engineering Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 11 colleges offering Computer Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 609 recent graduates. Graduates in Ohio earn $63,808 on average within two years — 9% below the national average of $70,338. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in OH

$63,808

OH Avg. Earnings

$70,338

National Avg.

208

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Computer Engineering in Ohio

Public Schools (8)

$64,419

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$74,106

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $9,687 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Computer Engineering Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$70,931

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $76,749

Graduates: 235

Acceptance: 50.8%

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

$74,576

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $65,400

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 61.7%

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $72,230

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 87.7%

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public

$58,092

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $64,567

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 95.2%

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

$76,460

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $67,795

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 82.1%

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

$69,002

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $63,260

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 70.9%

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

$61,814

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $61,044

Graduates: 83

Acceptance: 94.8%

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

$57,318

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $60,054

Graduates: 68

Acceptance: 80.6%

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

$57,318

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $59,475

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 95.5%

#10

DeVry University-Ohio

Columbus, OH · For-Profit

$38,937

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,748

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 88.9%

#11

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH · Private

$73,635

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 62.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Computer Engineering in Ohio?

Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks #1 for Computer Engineering in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $70,931 within two years of graduation. There are 11 schools offering Computer Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Computer Engineering graduates earn in Ohio?

Computer Engineering graduates in Ohio earn an average of $63,808 within two years of graduation. This is 9% below the national average of $70,338 for this major.

What is the hardest Computer Engineering school to get into in Ohio?

Ohio State University-Main Campus is the most selective Computer Engineering program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 50.8%. The average acceptance rate across Computer Engineering programs in the state is 79.2%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Computer Engineering in Ohio?

In Ohio, private Computer Engineering programs produce average earnings of $74,106 vs $64,419 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 2 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.