What you'll learn as a computer engineering major at UW-Platteville
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville aligns with the mission statement of the university by delivering a hands-on approach, where you will learn by doing. You will learn by working individually, as well as by collaborating in teams. You will also design and complete real-world capstone projects that will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to contribute to the societal well-being and economic development of the state of Wisconsin, tri-state region, nation, and world. The computer engineering degree program at UW-Platteville, along with electrical engineering, software engineering, and computer science, provides students with the opportunity and option to explore programs closely related to high-tech careers.
The Computer Engineering Program’s Student Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives are available in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Careers in Computer Engineering
Computer engineers use their knowledge and skills to design and create computer systems and products, solve problems, supervise and guide installation of hardware and systems, and test completed projects. Leveraging their skills in critical thinking, problem solving, coding and programming, and database knowledge, computer engineering professionals work closely with software developers to ensure computer hardware and software components work together as intended.
Earning a bachelor’s in computer engineering from UW-Platteville will prepare you for a variety of exciting roles. Some of the most popular careers in the field of computer engineering include:
- Computer hardware engineer
- Computer programmer
- Computer hardware tester
- Systems applications engineer
- Network architect
- Computer and information system manager
- Network and system administrator
- Mechanical engineer
- Aerospace engineer
- Software developer
Most computer engineers work in full-time roles, either in computer systems design or manufacturing in research laboratory settings where they can build and test various systems and components. This is a competitive career choice and can be financially rewarding, with a median annual wage that is significantly higher than the median annual wage for all occupations.
Discover by doing
UW-Platteville’s student-centric approach to learning will help bridge your computer engineering college coursework to your future career. Undergraduate computer engineering students learn not just in the classroom, but also through other opportunities such as research, internships, and university events.
