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Computer Engineering

Grainger College of Engineering

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What is Computer Engineering?

Computer Engineering is the design and use of computing systems at all levels. This major may interest you if you enjoy understanding, designing, and working with computers. In this major, you will learn every part of a computer system from top to bottom. As a computer engineer, you will be well prepared to create the wide array of computing systems and devices that we all use and depend on every day.

Career Options

  • Computer system architecture
  • GPU architecture
  • Hardware design
  • Microprocessor design
  • Programming
  • Research
  • Software architecture

Post-Graduation Success1

93% employed or continuing education

61% employed after graduation

32% attending graduate school

$104,703 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: Apple (18), Amazon (16), Microsoft (14) View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Carnegie Mellon University, Georgia Institute of Technology View All

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Strong math and science coursework and performance
  • Calculus preferred and physics expected (if available at high school)
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
  • Interest in improving society through engineering
  • Demonstrated understanding of and interest in the engineering major selected

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

3.9 years to degree

96% first-year retention rate

78% four-year graduation rate

88% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $18,372
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $18,884
  • Total: $42,310

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $41,444
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses:$19,224
  • Total: $65,722

International

  • Tuition: $44,688
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $19,224
  • Total: $68,966
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