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B.S. in Computer Engineering

 

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Expertly engineer hardware and software solutions.

Bridge your passion for hardware design and your vision for software development with a computer engineering degree at Grove City College. Through the projects and robust courses in this challenging four-year program, you will strengthen and integrate your understanding of both computer programming and embedded systems. You will benefit greatly from the mentorship of expert faculty who model what it means to be competent Christian leaders in the engineering world. With this deep foundation and hands-on experience in computer engineering,  you will graduate ready to make an impact in fields such as robotics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, high-end data science, and more.

Program Distinctives
    • Rigorous education from a Christ-centered perspective.
    • Accessible faculty – Highly accomplished Christian faculty who serve as guides and mentors.
    • Senior Capstone Design Project – Explore a niche area of the field via product design and presentation with a group of your peers.
    • Research opportunities – Work alongside experienced, published faculty on research topics including underwater 3D imaging, GPU programming, haptic devices, off-grid power systems, and human-automation interaction. .
    • Internship opportunities – Gain real-world industry experience in a wide range of professional environments
    • Robotics experience – Take advantage of the optional Robotics minor and networking opportunities in nearby Pittsburgh, the world’s leading resource for robotics.
    • Optional computer science minors – Gain credibility in fields such as game design, cybersecurity, data science, and more.
    • Hands-on learning – Develop valuable skills and collaborate with your peers in the maker space with state-of-the-art equipment.
    • Gain resume-enhancing experience with multi-core computer architecture, Field Programmable Gate Arrays, and network protocols.
    • Programming expertise – Obtain in-depth training in writing and integrating programming languages such as Java, C, Verilog, assembler language, and MATLAB.
    • Engineering groups – Join active on-campus groups including the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Engineers with a Mission, Amateur Radio Club, and the Robotics Club.
    • Engineering College of Distinction – National rankings provide status on your resume.
    • Vocation-enriching humanities core classes – Deepen your critical thinking, writing, and other communication skills while cultivating empathy and a well-rounded worldview.
      Career Opportunities & Outcomes
      • Career paths: computer/network systems analyst, hardware designer, embedded software and firmware engineer.
      • If you are like 96% of our graduates within six months, you will land full-time employment or admittance into prestigious graduate or professional programs at institutions such as MIT, Virginia Tech, and Carnegie Mellon, among others.
      • Build your career with world-renowned companies like Microsoft, NASA, Lockheed Martin, Motorola, FirstEnergy, Honda, and more.
      • Stand out in your field as a critical thinker and effective communicator with advanced problem-solving skills, reliable work ethic, well-rounded vision, and enthusiastic commitment to your calling.
      Career Opportunities & Outcomes
      • 98-99 major credit hours of rigorous undergraduate coursework balancing breadth and depth to give you a solid foundation in engineering along with freedom to hone technical skills and interests. For detailed course descriptions, view the College Catalog.
        Student & Alumni Stories

        Michael Gomez '24
        Electrical & Computer Engineering