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Our program provides a particularly strong emphasis on real-time and embedded systems. You’ll also have unique opportunities to participate in national student competitions against other universities.
Overview
What is Computer Engineering at WVU like?
Description
Computer Engineering teaches you how information systems are put together from components, and provides you with an understanding of both hardware and software systems. Computer Engineering provides the training necessary for some of the fastest growing fields, including big data analytics, cybersecurity, robotics and networking.
Our program provides a particularly strong emphasis on real-time and embedded systems. We also provide you with a unique set of opportunities to participate in national level student competitions against other universities.
Computer engineers are in high demand and some surveys rank computer engineering as the top paid engineering profession for new graduates.
Computer Engineering program highlights:
- Dual Major
- Early College Program
- Living-Learning Communities
- Research/Academic Opportunities
At a Glance
- Admission Requirements
- Careers and Employers
- Cost and Aid
- Courses and Plan of Study
- Fast Facts
- Related Majors and Minors
- Related Pathways
- College/School:
Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources - Division:
- Department:
Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering - Degree Designation:
BSCPE - Degree Program:
Computer Engineering - Program:
Computer Engineering
Next Steps
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Areas of Emphasis
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Cybersecurity
Fast Facts
What makes Computer Engineering at WVU unique?
Academic- Accreditation
- Facility
- Go First
Academic
Accreditation
Facility
Go First- Strong emphasis on student competition teams.
- The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
- Digital forensics and cybersecurity laboratory co-located with the West Virginia State Police crime lab.
- Faculty includes Dr. Powsiri Klinkhachorn, 2015 West Virginia Professor of the Year.
Dual Major
This major offers the option to simultaneously complete a second bachelor's degree in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
Research and Academic Opportunities
Computer Engineering students can take part in the Department of Energy-sponsored EcoCar 3 Competition, which is led by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Early College Program
Get a head start (and save money) in our High School ACCESS program for high school students. Choose from online, on-campus or dual credit courses that fulfill requirements for general education or Computer Engineering. Online courses to consider for this major include:
- ENGR 101:Engineering Problem-Solving 1
- ENGR 102:Engineering Problem-Solving 2
- ENGR 140:Engineering in History
Living-Learning Communities (LLCs)
Live, study and pursue outside-the-classroom learning in a residence hall community that shares your interests:
Transfer Articulation Agreements
To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU. Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.
Student Organizations
Connect with other students who share your academic interests as a member of:
- Artificial Intelligence WVU
- Cyber WVU
- Eta Kappa Nu
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Robotics Club
- University Rover Challenge
View all of the student organizations you can join.
Careers
How does this degree prepare students for a career?
Computer Engineering graduates are in demand and placement rates are high. For example, Northrup-Grumman is one employer with a large summer internship program that has led to many employment offers and full-time jobs.
Possible Careers
Wondering what you can do with a degree from WVU's Computer Engineering major? Check out these ideas from WVU Career Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
- Bright Outlook
- Green Occupation
- Requires a Graduate Degree
Bright Outlook 
Green Occupation 
Requires a Graduate Degree Computer Hardware Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
Possible job titles for this career include: Design Engineer.
$132,360Median Salary
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures.
Possible job titles for this career include: Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist).
$90,520Median Salary
Sales Engineers
Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.
Possible job titles for this career include: Account Executive.
$108,530Median Salary
Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers
Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.
Possible job titles for this career include: Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst).
$99,620Median Salary
This page includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
Employers
Graduates from this major have gone to work at:
Courses
What are the courses like in Computer Engineering at WVU?
Plan of Study
Check out a program overview, learning goals, course descriptions and suggested plan of study for WVU's Computer Engineering major.
Popular Courses
CPE 462:
Wireless Networking
Design and analysis of modern wireless data networks. Digital modulation techniques, wireless channel models, design of cellular networks, spread spectrum, carrier sense multiple access, ad-hoc networks routing, error control coding, automatic request strategies.
CS 453:
Data and Computer Communications
or consent for non-majors. An in-depth study of the Internet, networking fundamentals, protocols, algorithms, and principles of distributed computing, introduction to network security and management.
CS 465:
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Covers the fundamentals of cybersecurity, including encryption, malicious code, authentication and access control, database security, operating system security, and network security. Provides students with a comprehensive overview of the cybersecurity threats, technologies for information assurance, and engineering approaches to build and maintain secure computer systems and networks.
Capstone Projects
Before graduating, all undergraduates in this major complete an academic project (or "capstone") to demonstrate their research, communication and critical thinking skills. Projects in WVU's Computer Engineering major have included:
- Automated greenhouse
- Automated sensor system for monitoring water
- Development of a self-guided wheelchair
- Robotic ball retriever for tennis court
Cost and Aid
How much does Computer Engineering at WVU cost? And how can you save?
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.
Net Price Calculator
Estimate your cost of attendance and eligibility for financial aid and scholarships at any WVU System campus.
Ways to Save
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending WVU in addition to university scholarships.
Early College Program
Get a head start (and save money) in our High School ACCESS program for high school students. Choose from online, on-campus or dual credit courses that fulfill requirements for general education or Computer Engineering. Online courses to consider for this major include:
- ENGR 101:Engineering Problem-Solving 1
- ENGR 102:Engineering Problem-Solving 2
- ENGR 140:Engineering in History
Extra Merit-based Scholarships
Incoming freshmen to the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources may qualify for Innovators scholarships based on GPA. No additional application is necessary. These scholarships are in addition to University scholarships.
Transfer Articulation Agreements
To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.
Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.
Learn How to Transfer Course Credits
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Computer Engineering at WVU?
To be admitted to WVU's Computer Engineering major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements for the 2024-25 academic year. They also must meet one of the following admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.
Engineering Requirements:
- ACT Math:19
- SAT Math:510
Engineering Requirements for Test Optional Students:
- GPA:3.00
Requirements for Engineering Technology:
To be admitted to WVU's Engineering Technology major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements for the 2024-25 academic year.
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What minors could I consider?
Computer Science
Minor
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