What is a Computer Engineering degree?

Whether you want to develop new methods of automation, design high-performance software or engineer new robotic technologies, you can get there with a computer engineering degree from Florida Tech. Here, you'll develop a strong background in engineering and get hands-on experience in programming and electronics.

Our computer engineering degree program is dynamic and focused. You'll get started right away, taking core courses like Digital Logic and Computer Design, and building computers and other electronic gadgets as a freshman. Guided by highly accomplished faculty who care about your success, you'll hone your strengths and begin specializing as early as sophomore year.

New technical electives allow you to specialize in unique career-track sub-fields such as systems engineering, nuclear technology and energy engineering, making you a hot prospect in the eyes of future employers.

Advantages

Why Florida Tech:

• Hands-on from day one
• Freshman courses include building and testing computers
• Lab component to nearly all computer engineering degree classes
• Capstone student design experience
• Countless co-op, internship and job opportunities
• Located amidst the nation's fourth largest high-tech work force

Facilities: The F.W. Olin Engineering Complex has three levels linked by the latest electronic and communications technology which promotes cross-functional learning. A 142-seat multimedia auditorium and 26 specialized research and teaching laboratories support multiple departments within the College of Engineering. A fixture of the F.W. Olin Engineering Complex is the A-frame teaching laboratory, a configuration that promotes cooperative learning by design. Most ECE courses and laboratories are held in the F.W. Olin Engineering Complex, a technology-based multi-million dollar building with the latest in multimedia and information technology. The building houses six advanced teaching labs and multimedia auditorium, providing students with a high-tech environment outfitted with the instruments and equipment they will encounter in the workplace.

Learning

Clubs and Organizations: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers,Society of Women Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers ,Society of Manufacturing Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers

Research: The hallmark of a Florida Tech computer engineering degree is Senior Design, which requires that students conceive, design and implement a project; write the description; document the requirements; secure corporate and community support for the project; and present the final outcome of their work. The project simulates a real-world work environment in a variety of engineering and science fields. The students apply theory, think creatively and develop practical skills such as teamwork, professionalism and leadership.

Sample Senior Design Projects

• Artificial Intelligence Vehicle
• Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla Coil
• Effective Vision System for Autonomous Vehicles
• Intelligent Water Impurity Detection System
• New Curve Tracer
• Parking Lot Monitoring System
• REV Electric Car
• Telemetry Enhanced Advanced Reconnaissance Suit
• Transbot Semi-autonomous Robot

Future Outcomes

Outcomes - Career and Salary: In 2009-2010, the average starting salary for graduates with a computer engineering degree was $61,121. (Source: NACE Salary Survey)

Whether as student interns or recent computer engineering degree graduates, electrical and computer engineering graduates go to work for companies such as: Florida Solar Energy Center Harris Corp. IBM Lockheed Martin Microsoft Corp NASA GE-Harris The Boeing Company Rockwell Collins Software Productivity Solutions