Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering at St. Mary’s

Computer Engineers are trained to solve problems in hardware, software, systems and networks that devices — from a laptop to an airplane — work properly. Computer engineers gain their unique expertise from both electrical engineering and computer science disciplines.

The electrical engineering background integrates the theory and design of electronics hardware with the knowledge of electronic circuits and devices, digital logic, digital systems, microprocessors, embedded systems, hardware organization and computer system architecture.

• ABET-Accredited Program

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  The Bachelor of Science degree program in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

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• Degree Plans

  A traditional bachelor’s degree is available:

  Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

  Students can also pursue a 5-year combined program:

  Combined Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Courses

  Highlighted courses include:

  Circuit Analysis
  Electronics Labs
  Engineering Mechanics
  Parallel Programming
  Programming for Engineers
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What can I do with a degree in Computer Engineering?

Computer engineers work for the government and in industries such as telecommunications, computers, semiconductors, biomedical and aerospace, to name a few.

Graduates of the Computer Engineering program at St. Mary’s have been employed by companies of all sizes, including Texas Instruments, IBM, Rackspace, USAA, National Instruments, Southwest Research Institute, Boeing and the University of Texas Health Science Center.

Some of the careers you could pursue with this degree include:

In addition, many of our graduates go on to pursue graduate studies at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University, Rice University, Georgia Tech, Purdue University, Carnegie Mellon University and Texas A&M University.

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