Computer Engineering Degree

The Computer Engineering Technology field of study is focused on the design and creation of computer hardware and computer software. To become proficient in this arena, students will need deep knowledge in system design, system connectivity, application design, computer programming, information technology, technology design, designing network systems, and networks across a wide variety of devices and applications. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer computer engineering degrees.

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Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

2301 Westside Dr, Rochester, NY

Rochester Institute of Technology is a nonprofit private institution located in Rochester, NY and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Rochester Institute of Technology has an annual student enrollment of about sixteen thousand.

Areas of study offered at Rochester Institute of Technology include but are not limited to:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Engineering Technology
• Visual And Performing Arts

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Very common exam scores among applicants admitted to RIT are between 25 - 30 on the ACT, or 1620 - 1960 for the SAT exam. This school accepts roughly 60% of applicants yearly. Of those students admitted, around 29% attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found at rit.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $35,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs about $6,700 for the year. Students enrolled at Rochester Institute of Technology may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The RIT Tigers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Rowing

Students who would like to view more about Rochester Institute of Technology can take a look at their website at http://www.rit.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Computer Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rochester Institute of Technology offers a bachelor's degree program in computer engineering.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Electronics Engineering Technicians

Description

Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics. Usually work under direction of engineering staff.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).