Related Majors Comparison for Computer Engineering

Explore how the computer engineering bachelor's degree compares with three related degrees in the College of Engineering and the College of Computing, offering insight into curriculum similarities, shared foundational courses, flexible electives, and distinct core requirements.

Compare Four Related Degrees

In the College of Engineering, the first-year student experience is similar across undergraduate majors. Your second and third years have distinctive course requirements and electives.

Here we can compare four related majors through select second and third year courses.

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Data Science

Software Engineering

Review Typical Four-year Outlines for Course Sequences

Advisors create sample plans and flow charts to help you understand course requirements, electives, pre-requisites, and credit loads.

These depend on the year you enroll, or your audit year. Students can take courses in the summer, if needed.

Common First Year

Engineering majors have a common first year program.

Finding the right major means navigating a landscape of options. In the College of Engineering, the first year student experience is similar across majors. This allows you to complete many course requirements and still be on track if you should decide to change majors. In engineering, the first year may look like this:

Year 1 Fall

Year 1 Spring

In this sample plan, there are two major-related courses required during the first two semesters, CS 1121 and CS 1122.

Design and Research Capstone

You will have the design and research experience as a senior.

Engineering students and those in the sciences will participate in a research or design project for their capstone or senior year. Engineering students can choose Senior Design or Enterprise for their capstone initiative. A student may find a research project at any time in their undergraduate career.