Computer engineering is a growing field. Become adept on both the software and hardware sides of a computer system. Bridge this gap and succeed as a computer-integration specialist. A computer engineering degree from Michigan Tech will give you unique qualifications.
Computer engineering sits in between the hardware of electrical engineering and the software of computer science. Learn data structures, computer organization, systems programming, and design fundamentals. At Michigan Tech, you'll take courses in computer system engineering, performance, and networks. Get laboratory-based learning through our senior design and enterprise programs. Try out real-world design and take advantage of engineering entrepreneurship resources.
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Engineering Enterprise Concentration
You can pursue an Enterprise concentration by taking part in Michigan Tech's award-winning Enterprise program. It's a great way to enhance your undergraduate degree. Enterprise is when students work in teams on real projects, with real clients, in an environment that's more like a business than a classroom. Choose from among 25 Enterprise teams on campus to invent products, provide services, and pioneer solutions. Tackle real-world design projects for industry sponsors or take part in a national competition (or both). This concentration can add courses in business and entrepreneurship.
Tomorrow Needs Computer Engineers Who Bridge the Gap
Computer engineering (CpE) is a hybrid of computer science (CS) and electrical engineering (EE). It combines knowledge from both fields into a single discipline.
Be Career-Ready
Graduate with a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from Michigan Tech. You will gain the versatility to work in numerous fields. Consult on movie special effects. Design nanotechnology for bionic implants. Many computer engineers choose jobs that exploit their hardware/software integration abilities. Design complete systems in automotive, aerospace, and many other industries.
Explore career opportunities for computer engineers.
- Embedded systems
- Computer networks
- Robotics
- VLSI system design
$76,707 mean entry-level salary
Figures from payscale.com, accessed April 2025.
What is Computer Engineering?
Computer engineers study the computer system in its entirety. They are comfortable working with both hardware and software. Computer engineers understand how the hardware and software interact with each other. They can test design trade-offs between the two. Computer engineers bridge this hardware/software divide. They can design, build, and program complete computer systems from scratch.
By contrast, a computer scientist focuses on the theory of a computer system. This includes software and programming. A computer engineer understands circuitry and hardware. They work on electronic aspects of the system, with less emphasis on software.
My Story: Carter Dugan, MTUengineerI’m on a team working on a drone that can use a cell tower as a middle man when communicating with the user, something that gives drones a much larger range of control. It is a very interesting and ambitious project, and the time I have spent working on it with my incredibly intelligent teammates has been invaluable and has taught me a lot.
