Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Canon City, CO (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Canon City, Colorado has 4 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $10,149 to $61,398 per year for indexed programs. Canon City has a population of about 17,098. Median household income is $66,068 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning computer engineering-related role is Computer Hardware Engineer at a median $156,080 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Canon City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer engineering programs near Canon City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Canon City city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado computer engineering page.

Computer Engineering Wages Near Canon City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
Computer Hardware Engineer$156,080
Electronics Engineer$127,010
Software Developer$138,390
Computer Network Architect$139,230

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Canon City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,098Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,068Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer engineering schools are near Canon City, CO?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Canon City. The closest is Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, CO (36.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Metropolitan State University of Denver (90.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer engineering roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles in Colorado are: Computer Hardware Engineer ($156,080), Computer Network Architect ($139,230), Software Developer ($138,390). Wages for Canon City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fountain instead of Canon City?

Fountain, CO is 33.9 miles from Canon City and has its own set of local computer engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Canon City an affordable place to study computer engineering?

Canon City’s median household income of $66,068 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Canon City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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