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Overview for Computer Hardware Engineering

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and evaluation of computer hardware and related peripheral equipment. Includes instruction in computer circuit and chip design, circuitry, computer systems design, computer equipment design, computer layout planning, testing procedures, and related computer theory and software topics.

Careers for Computer Hardware Engineering Majors

A major in Computer Hardware Engineering is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Computer Hardware Engineering

Top 1 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Hardware Engineering among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
 14
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$26,481 
1
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.