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Design the technology behind today's digital world. Computer Engineering combines electrical engineering and computer science, from hardware and embedded systems to software and artificial intelligence, with lab work and a senior design project.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 88 in Major
Careers
Architectural, Managers, Technology, Architects

Why Study Computer Engineering at EIU?

  • Build connections across physics, engineering and computer science
  • Combine electrical engineering and computer science in one degree
  • Learn from faculty, not graduate assistants, in smaller classes with meaningful mentorship
  • Study both hardware and software, from circuit analysis to programming and artificial intelligence
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Computer Engineering | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Computer Engineering at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Apply your skills to real-world challenges in a senior design project
  • Collaborate on projects that apply circuit design and digital systems
  • Complete lab work in established labs and facilities
  • Pursue research opportunities with faculty mentors
Hands-On Experience, Computer Engineering students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Computer Engineering major at Eastern Illinois University combines electrical engineering and computer science to prepare you to design and build the technology behind today’s digital world. From computer hardware and embedded systems to software and artificial intelligence, this program gives you a strong, well-rounded foundation.

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Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Architectural & Engineering Managers
  • Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology &…
  • Computer Network Architects
  • Telecommunications Engineering…
  • Database Architects
  • Data Warehousing Specialists
  • Software Developers
  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts &…
  • Computer Hardware Engineers
  • Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.
Openings: Employers are expected to need at least 75,000 people for this career over the next several years. That count includes new jobs created by growth and spots opened when workers move on.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly / Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit InvestigativeInvestigative interest typeYou like digging into how things work. This type of work involves researching and analyzing natural phenomena, living things, health problems or human behavior.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Andrew Mertz
Department Chair and Professor of Computer Science
aemertz@eiu.edu
3364 Old Main
217-581-3828
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Steven Daniels
Associate Chair, Professor
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Physical Sciences 2133
217-581-3220
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
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217-581-2223
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