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Imagine creating the "next big thing".
Computer engineers’ research, design, create, manufacture, test, and improve computer systems. The focus of this major is on hardware and the integration of hardware and software.
High School classes that will help with your undergraduate degree include:
You can also check out College Credit Plus options.
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Wright State's undergraduate engineering programs as No. 150 among hundreds of engineering programs across the nation. The program faculty are dedicated to student success and offer one-on-one support to all students. The university is also located in Dayton, Ohio, a hub of technical expertise in industrial engineering, human factors engineering, aerospace, unmanned aerial systems, engineering innovation, and more for internships and future career advancement.
With a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering, you will be ready for a wide range of jobs. You can design new systems and write new programs to create a more efficient way of doing things. The average starting salary for Computer Engineering graduates was $97,940. (NACE, Summer 2023)
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It's never too early—or too late to start managing your career in engineering. Learn more about the Brandeberry Career Development Center.
We encourage you to apply skills learned in the classroom through study abroad, undergraduate research, co-op/internships, and/or service learning. You will learn from qualified professionals who actively work in the field of computer engineering and work on computer engineering projects, allowing you to apply your classroom education to real-world situations.
My favorite part of Wright State University has to be the Computer Science and Computer Engineering department. This department is an extremely friendly community! The professors and teachers care about the students and help me feel at home! There is a lot of room for growth through the department and the engineering college. |
Nickolas Hayden is majoring in computer engineering and philosophy and hopes to pursue a career in computer programming or create apps or video games. |
View the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program information, degree requirements, and graduation planning strategy in the Academic Catalog.
We will revise our programs to keep them as current as possible. Your advisor will go over your options if there is a change.
Review the admission requirements and complete the admission application. Identify your desired major on the application. If you meet university admission requirements you are admitted to the college.
If you are a current student and wish to change majors, go to the WINGS Express major/minor change request form and change your major. If you are an undecided/exploratory student, talk to your advisor about majoring in computer engineering.
There are many ways to offset the cost of your degree. With our program, you will be eligible for paid internships starting your sophomore year. There are also scholarships and other financial aid options. For more information check out the university's financial aid section.
The Bachelor of Science program in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Annual Student Enrollment: 107 Fall 2022
Graduation Data: 29 from Summer 2021 - Spring 2022
Educational Objectives:
Within a few years, graduates of our engineering programs can:
Student Outcomes:
Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering will have the ability to:
Finding the right college means finding the right fit. See all that the College of Engineering and Computer Science has to offer by visiting campus.