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Computer Engineering, B.S.E.

College of Engineering and Computing

Our computer engineering program is perfect for students interested in both programming and computer hardware, and it can help open doors for high-paying careers.

Being a computer engineer requires a good working knowledge of both computer science and electrical engineering. You will design and develop computer systems and components for computation, control, data storage, input/output and networking. These components are then integrated into computer and network systems.

Program Highlights

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    ABET and SACS Accredited

    Have peace of mind that you're getting a quality and certified education in STEM topics.

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    Specialized Concentrations

    Expand your education by taking optional concentrations in either artificial intelligence or cybersecurity.

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    Capstone Project

    Work with clients by developing software through our two-semester capstone project class to complete your major.

What You’ll Study

The required classes for this program cover software engineering, computer science and electric and digital circuit designs. One of our newer classes is the two-semester Capstone Computing Project, where all computer science, computer engineering and computer information systems majors can design and develop software applications.

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

  • Leadership

    Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential

    Project Management

    Organizing and overseeing tasks to achieve specific goals

    Organizational Skills

    Planning, prioritizing and managing tasks and resources to achieve specific objectives

  • Teamwork

    Working collaboratively with others to achieve a shared goal or objective

    Public Speaking

    Delivering a message or presentation to an audience effectively and persuasively

    Data Analysis

    Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

  • Advisory Analyst
  • Compliance Specialist
  • Product Design Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • User Interface Engineer
  • Cloud Computing Engineer

Workplace Settings

  • Computer Engineering
  • Engineering Research and Development
  • Manufacturing
  • Government

Is USC Right For You?

There are many reasons we could be your ideal university. There's the award-winning academics, the globally modeled student life, and abundance of study abroad and experiential learning options. Take a closer look at what USC could mean for you.

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