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B.S. in Computer Engineering

 

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Expertly engineer hardware and software solutions.

Grove City College offers a computer engineering degree, bridging your passion for hardware design and your vision for software development. 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. With the deep foundation and hands-on experience offered in this program, you’ll graduate ready to launch a career in fields such as robotics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, high-end data science, and more.

Program Highlights
  • 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.
  • Senior Capstone Design Project conducted in a group with other students to explore a niche area of the field via product design and presentation.
  • Personal access to highly accomplished faculty who serve as guides and mentors.
  • Robotics minor option and networking opportunities in nearby Pittsburgh, the world’s leading resource for robotics.
  • Machine shop with state-of-the-art equipment and collaborative space that enhances hands-on experience.
  • Hands-on experience with multi-core computer architecture, Field Programmable Gate Arrays, and network protocols.
  • Training in writing and integrating programming languages such as Java, C, VHDL, assembler language, and MATLAB.
  • The Computer Engineering major will join our three other ABET-accredited programs at the next accreditation cycle.
  • Internship opportunities in a wide range of professional environments, providing real-world industry experience.
  • Research opportunities alongside experienced, published faculty on topics including hearing-aides, wind turbine blade dynamics, electro hydrodynamic drying, and mobile robotics.
  • Vocation-enriching humanities core classes woven into your academic schedule that will cultivate critical thinking and communication skills, empathy, and a big-picture approach to your discipline.
  • Active on-campus groups including the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Engineers with a Mission, and the Robotics Club.
  • Engineering College of Distinction status on your resume.
Career Outcomes
  • Like 95% of our graduates within six months, 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.
Student & Alumni Stories

Michael Gomez '24
Electrical & Computer Engineering