Computer Engineering, BS
Focus on innovation, collaboration, and ethical practices to shape the digital world with a Bachelor of Computer Engineering from Seattle University.
About this Program
Computer Engineering Major for a Better Future
Computer engineers specialize in the design of computers, computer systems and other digitally based hardware devices. Computer engineers must also be proficient in software design.
Applications of computer engineering are found in most aspects of modern life and technologies. For example, computer engineering is used in communications systems, transportation vehicles, robotics and consumer electronics.
With a Bachelor of Computer Engineering from Seattle University, you’ll be prepared to advance computing technology. Through skills gained in hardware design, software design, and systems integration, you'll engineer the computing technology of the future.
Innovative Education for a Strong Foundation
Through courses that emphasize innovation and active learning, you’ll build a strong foundation in circuits electronics, embedded systems, computer networks, machine learning, and software computer engineering.
Your well-rounded Jesuit, Catholic education also has an emphasis on ethics, justice, and social responsibility. When you graduate from Seattle University, you’ll have the technical and leadership skills to design and build, while considering the impact of your choices on society and the environment.
Top 25% in Science & Engineering
Seattle University ranks #40 in the nation —U.S. News & World Report, 2023
Best Undergraduate Engineering Program
U.S. News & World Report Rankings, 2024
Women
Our average of women STEM students nearly doubles the national average of only 23%.
Career-Ready Education
Innovation Lab Makerspace: Your Engineering Design Center
What are your innovative aspirations? At the Innovation Lab, you’ll have the materials and support to innovate, design and create. You can work with others to assemble electronic soldering kits, design printed circuit boards, experiment with robotic kits and so much more!
Senior Design: Real Projects with Seattle Tech Giants
In your final year, you’ll work on a comprehensive design project that spans the entire academic year. You’ll collaborate closely with a sponsoring company or government agency to take an engineering project from proposal to prototype to final presentation.
Inclusive, Global Education
Our Jesuit values mean we see the world through a global, justice-focused lens. Our strong commitment to diversity and small class sizes help create a forward-thinking, close-knit community where everyone can feel at home—and go on to thrive in a global workforce.
Thrive in Seattle's Tech Industry
Our campus and state of the art labs are located in the urban heart of Seattle where you will be surrounded by leading companies ready to hire you to tackle real-world challenges.
Starting salaries for engineers are higher than any other undergraduate degrees. And electrical and computer engineers are in high demand.
You’ll find our graduates at:
- Microsoft
- Seattle City Light
- Honeywell Aerospace
- Crane Aerospace
- Boeing
- Amazon
- Puget Sound Energy
- Kenworth Truck Company
- T-Mobile Intel
- Texas Instruments
- Hewlett Packard
- General Electric
- Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
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