Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Hermiston, OR (2026)

Hermiston, Oregon has 1 accredited school offering computer engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $34,227 to $34,227 per year for indexed programs. Hermiston has a population of about 19,406. Median household income is $67,128 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning computer engineering-related role is Software Developer at a median $142,720 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Hermiston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer engineering programs near Hermiston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hermiston 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 Hermiston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR 276.4 miles from Hermiston BOC Score 61.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,273
Avg net price $15,706/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Engineering Wages Near Hermiston

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Computer Hardware EngineerN/A
Electronics Engineer$124,400
Software Developer$142,720
Computer Network Architect$135,660

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.


Hermiston at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,406Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,128Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer engineering schools are near Hermiston, OR?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Hermiston. The closest is Walla Walla University in College Place, WA (45.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Walla Walla University (45.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles in Oregon are: Software Developer ($142,720), Computer Network Architect ($135,660), Electronics Engineer ($124,400). Wages for Hermiston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Kennewick instead of Hermiston?

Kennewick, WA is 25.8 miles from Hermiston 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 Hermiston an affordable place to study computer engineering?

Hermiston’s median household income of $67,128 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hermiston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 Hermiston

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

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.