On this page:
- Why Choose Computer Engineering?
- Careers
- Real-World Experience
- Success Stories
- Academics and Curriculum
- Admission and Aid
- Accreditation and Program Outcomes
Why Choose Computer Engineering?
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.
Recommended High School Classes
High School classes that will help with your undergraduate degree include:
- Mathematics: College algebra/trigonometry, probability/statistics, geometric proofs
- Science: Biology, chemistry, physics, and other subjects utilizing the scientific method
- English: Formal argumentation, critical thinking, clear communication of intent
- Computer Programming
You can also check out College Credit Plus options.
Careers
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)
Job Spotlight from the Bureau of Labour Statistics
- 2023 Median pay: $138,080
- Entry level education: Bachelor's degree
- Jobs in 2023: 84,100
- Projected jobs in 2033: 90,200
- 2023 Median pay: $129,840
- Entry level education: Bachelor's degree
- Jobs in 2023: 177,800
- Projected jobs in 2033: 201,700
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- 2023 median pay: $95,360
- Entry-level education: Bachelor's degree in computer engineering
- Jobs in 2023: 335,400
- Projected jobs in 2033: 326,600
Our graduates are employed by:
- Assured Information Security
- Ball Aerospace
- Cerner Corporation
- Clear Creek Applied Technologies
- Department of Defense
- Leidos
- Marxent
- Northrop Grumman
- Siemens
- Teradata
- Winsupply
Our graduates work as:
- Computer network operator
- Cyber security
- Data scientist
- Design engineer
- Hardware design engineer
- Machine learning engineer
- Network engineer
- Software developer
- Software engineer
- Systems administrator
It's never too early—or too late to start managing your career in engineering. Learn more about the Brandeberry Career Development Center.
Real-World Experience
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.
Success Stories
Academics and Curriculum
View the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program information, degree requirements, and graduation planning strategy in the Academic Catalog.
Program Guide
We will revise our programs to keep them as current as possible. Your advisor will go over your options if there is a change.
Admission and Aid
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, submit a Major/Minor Change Request by logging in to WINGS, then select Student Academics under Your Launchpad. 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.
Accreditation and Program Outcomes
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.
ABET Accreditation
Annual Student Enrollment: 90 Fall 2024
Graduation Data: 11 from Spring 2024
Educational Objectives:
Within a few years, graduates of our engineering programs can:
- Advance - attain post-graduation licensure, graduate degrees, and transition through professional roles with increasing complexity, responsibility, and fulfillment
- Engage - contribute to society through engagement in social, ethical, professional, and leadership activities
- Lead - assume technical leadership and mentor roles
- Adapt - maintain a strong foundational knowledge base and stay current with changing technologies, tools, and paradigms in their field
Student Outcomes:
Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering will have the ability to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies