Computer Engineering

Overview

By taking the Computer Engineering degree from Portland State University , you will gain skills in all branches of the digital electronics and computer industry. This includes embedded systems, computer architecture, robotics, and machine learning among other areas. Students interested in focusing on software development should explore computer science.

We have a vibrant community of students and faculty from all walks of life. We are proud to be the home of many cultures with a dedication to excellence and developing technologies for the benefit of society. There are many areas of overlap with the electrical engineering program. Students in both programs are able to collaborate with each other and to interact with the faculty in each area.

Career

The alumni graduate with jobs in the computer engineering industry. They work as:

• computer and hardware engineers
• system-on-chip (SOC) engineers
• embedded systems engineers

The alumni work at companies like Daimler Trucks, Intel, Apple, Boeing, Tektronix, Interface Engineering, Mentor Graphics, and ON Semiconductor.

Many of our students go on to graduate programs, researching topics such as:

• embedded systems
• design verification and validation
• computer architecture
• machine learning
• biomedical signal processing
• wireless communications
• integrated circuit design
• intelligent robotics