Opportunities
The use of computers in our daily lives is increasing dramatically. Hardware and software technology changes rapidly and computer-related companies are always looking for computing professionals. Computer engineering is the hottest area for job opportunities. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the need for computer engineers is projected to grow between 10 and 20 percent by 2014. At the same time, data from the 2003 National Science Foundation's survey show that the median salaries for computer engineering graduates are the highest at the bachelor's degree level, and the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and CNN Money repeatedly rank computer engineering as the top three most lucrative college degrees.

Benefits
Embedded computers are small and simple devices that can be found in many machines including telephones, cellular phones, MP3 players, PDAs, TVs, digital cameras, robots, aircraft control systems, microwave ovens, remote controls, and sound systems. Computer engineers deal with the design, implementation, and analysis of the hardware and software for computing systems. It involves the design and development of future computing systems, and the study of the theory and techniques used in designing hardware and software. Computer engineers will continue to play a major role of developing such systems.

The Computer Engineering (CPE) Program is a multi-disciplinary program of study that promotes the integration of computer hardware, software, interfacing, and design through computer science and engineering curriculums. The program also offers elective flexibility for specialization in different aspects of computing and related areas.

To learn more about the computer engineering degree, visit www.shepherd.edu/cmeweb/.

To learn more about applying to Shepherd University , visit unexpected.shepherd.edu.

"We are thrilled to have such a dynamic team committed to excellence in teaching and research in the department. We truly believe we can make a difference in the lives of students given the level of excitement that is generated through student-faculty interactions. The computer engineering program brings us one step closer to achieving that goal."
Reza Mirdamadi, CME Chair