Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Newark, OH (2026)

Newark, Ohio has 23 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $4,790 to $43,234 per year for indexed programs. Newark has a population of about 50,393. Median household income is $58,920 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning computer engineering-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $131,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Newark

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Newark. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

DeVry University-Ohio

Columbus, OH 25.5 miles from Newark BOC Score 23.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $25,001/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH 88.7 miles from Newark BOC Score 45.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,500
Avg net price $15,415/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 93.8 miles from Newark BOC Score 53.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 94.6 miles from Newark BOC Score 58.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH 95.8 miles from Newark BOC Score 74.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,537
Avg net price $29,533/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH 97.5 miles from Newark BOC Score 38.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,596
Avg net price $14,381/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Wright State University-Lake Campus

Celina, OH 117.8 miles from Newark BOC Score 40.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,500
Avg net price $11,081/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 126.4 miles from Newark BOC Score 52.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Engineering Wages Near Newark

Newark is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Computer Hardware Engineer$120,950Columbus, OH$126,649
Electronics Engineer$110,970Columbus, OH$116,199
Software Developer$122,340Columbus, OH$128,105
Computer Network Architect$131,260Columbus, OH$137,445

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.


Newark at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population50,393Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,920Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer engineering schools are near Newark, OH?

Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Newark. The closest is Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, OH (21.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Stark State College (75.8 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer engineering roles near Newark?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles near Newark are: Computer Network Architect ($131,260), Software Developer ($122,340), Computer Hardware Engineer ($120,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Reynoldsburg instead of Newark?

Reynoldsburg, OH is 21.0 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study computer engineering?

Newark’s median household income of $58,920 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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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Other Programs Available in Newark

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Newark:

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.