What You Can Do with a Major in Computer Engineering

When I first came into college as a Freshman, I had no idea what major I wanted to pursue, or even how to go about searching for a good fit. I signed up for general education classes, and then dove into the world of undergraduate research, trying to find a degree that I would like to pursue. Now, two years later, I am a Senior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. I am happy with the major that I chose, however along the way I discovered several other majors that seemed interesting. One very neat major that I found was Computer Engineering. In this article I hope to convey the purpose of a major in Computer Engineering and include the general degree requirements as well as possible careers that you could obtain by seeking this major.

With a college degree in Computer Engineering, you typically will be prepared to work in an industry based around understanding software design and electronic hardware. Job sectors that you may be involved in could be the video game industry, IT consulting firm, or the telecommunications industry. In Computer Engineering, you will be prepared to work in a fields such as networking, computer intelligence, and voice/speech recognition.

Some courses that you may take when pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering would include: Electric Circuits, Computer Systems Programming, and Linear Systems.

A major in Computer Engineering would be good for those interested in studying telecommunications, hardware and software design. You would develop skills in problem solving, applying knowledge, and critical thinking.

Some possible career opportunities with a major in Computer Engineering include: consultant, hardware engineer, and test engineer.

The average starting salary for someone graduating with a degree in Computer Engineering is around $62,000.

Computer Engineering is just one among thousands of possible college majors. If you are interested in pursuing this degree, or finding out more, you may want to contact your local university for more information. You could also consider an internship in the computer industry. If this major is right for you, then I'm glad you found this article. If you don't feel like it's a good fit, I recommend keeping your options open. It took me two years to find the right major for me, so don't give up. Keep doing your research, and you are sure to find the right college major for you!

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