From supercomputers forecasting the weather to smartphones connecting our world, computer engineers are the curious innovators behind the technology that shapes our lives. Launch your future with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Engineering degree at Ohio Northern University (51ĀŅĀ×) through hands-on exploration and personalized mentorship.
Your quest for knowledge begins with immersive engineering education from day one. The computer engineering bachelorās degree program nurtures your creative problem-solving, communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills that prepare you for a thriving career.
At 51ĀŅĀ×, you embrace unlimited opportunities for growth through:
At 51ĀŅĀ×, our professors and instructors dedicate themselves to your success. Our small classes ensure you get the attention you deserve. Studying at the College of Engineering, you develop mentorship with computing experts and share your journey with like-minded peers who challenge and inspire you.
ABET is a nonprofit, ISO 9001 certified organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The computer engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of under the commission's Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The BS in Computer Engineering curriculum encompasses 128 credit hours of exploration and discovery. You can further personalize your educational path by choosing a concentration or minor that aligns with your unique interests and career aspirations.
The computer engineering major focuses on integrating hardware with software and designing computer systems and networks. If your passion lies more in coding, our computer science degree may be the right fit for your journey. If you are more interested in signal processing and controlling or powering systems, consider our electrical engineering degree.
Students typically graduate within four years. If you choose to participate in co-op, you complete the Bachelor of Science degree in five years with valuable industry experience.
What does it take to build tomorrow's technological innovations? At 51ĀŅĀ×, guided by our supportive faculty, you can progress into major courses earlier than most other computer engineering programs.
During the first year, you take a foundations of engineering design sequence to explore the range of engineering disciplines and understand their impact on and value within society. This, along with enrolling in your first digital design course in the spring, helps you know if 51ĀŅĀ×ās computer engineering major is the right path for you. In your second year, you learn about electric circuits, electronics, and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design and how to develop software using data structures and algorithms.
With a solid knowledge base, you venture deeper into other areas of computer engineering, including computer architecture, networking, cybersecurity, systems programming, embedded systems, and hardware/software codesign.
Want to chart your own course in a specific area of technology? Customize your degree with a concentration that aligns with your unique interests and career aspirations. Explore these five pathways:
The Advanced Energy concentration explores smart grid solutions for sustainable development. You engage in labs like Electric Circuits, Embedded Real-Time Applications, and Machines & Power Electronics, applying computing to energy sector challenges.
Why study Advanced Energy as a CpE major?
Choose this concentration if you have a passion for sustainability and want to blend it with computer engineering. This combination prepares you to tackle energy challenges using computing solutions and renewable energy integration.
Career paths: A bachelorās degree in computer engineering and a specialization in advanced energy can make you stand out from the competition in the job market. You may work as an energy systems software engineer, a smart grid developer, or in roles focused on energy optimization.
The Robotics concentration allows you to create intelligent machines and systems using advanced programming and control systems. You dive into Embedded Real-Time Applications, where you build and program robots that solve real-world problems.
Why study Robotics as a CpE major?
With robotics at the intersection of hardware and software, this concentration is ideal for those who want to develop the brains behind the bots. Want to design and program robots that can think, sense, and act? Take the Robotics concentration within your computer engineering program to shape the future of artificial intelligence in robotics.
Career paths: Your computer engineering bachelorās degree and robotics knowledge can help you step into roles as a robotics software engineer, automation developer, or in industries like manufacturing, aerospace, and tech, where robotics is key.
With a concentration in cybersecurity, you learn how to protect information systems and large-scale computer networks. Youāll have the opportunity to work in labs like Networks and Data Communications and Computer Security, applying cybersecurity principles to both hardware and software systems.
Why study Cybersecurity as a CpE major?
Choose the Cybersecurity concentration if your interests lie in detecting, analyzing, and preventing cyber threats. This concentration equips you to defend both hardware and software systems.
Career paths: Cybersecurity is an in-demand field in the IT, defense, healthcare, and finance sectors. Pursue roles as a cybersecurity engineer, network security architect, or embedded systems security specialist.
The Biomedical Engineering concentration empowers you to apply computer engineering principles to develop revolutionary medical devices and healthcare solutions. You can work on impactful projects in our labs and through the Wireless Sensor Networks elective, which covers Internet of Things (IoT) and biomedical applications such as embedded health monitoring.
Why study Biomedical Engineering as a CpE major?
If youāre passionate about healthcare and technology, this combination allows you to develop the computing systems behind medical devices and health tech innovations. Leverage your computing knowledge to improve patient outcomes through technology.
Career paths: You can become a biomedical software engineer or medical device developer or work in health tech companies that focus on innovative healthcare solutions.
The Artificial Intelligence concentration invites you to explore the cutting edge of computing technology and machine learning. Practice your skills in hands-on projects in the Machine Learning and AI courses and select electives that dive deeper into specific uses of AI, like Deep Learning or Intelligent Systems.
Why specialize in AI? With AI reshaping the tech landscape, the combination of computer engineering and AI prepares you to build intelligent systems that bridge the gap between hardware and software. Youāll learn how to create AI-driven solutions that operate seamlessly on embedded platforms.
Career Path: Pursue roles as an AI engineer, data scientist, and machine learning specialist in industries ranging from healthcare and finance to gaming and autonomous systems development.
Your professors and instructors at Ohio Northern University inspire your curiosity and challenge you to keep discovering the unknown. Bringing decades of experience in computing, they serve as your mentors who can guide your career and academic pursuits.
Earning a bachelorās degree in computer engineering at Ohio Northern University prepares you to launch a fulfilling and rewarding career in tech, healthcare, manufacturing, and many other growing industries.
Computer engineering is highly in demand and rewarding. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment of computer hardware engineers will increase by 7% and computer network architects will grow by 13% through 2033. A computer engineering degree also offers a high return on education investment, with a median annual wage of $104,420.
Careers you can get with a degree in computer engineering:
ā Network engineer
ā Computer architect
ā Network designer
ā Security engineer
ā Programmer for embedded systems
ā Software engineer
ā ASIC designer
ā Web developer
ā Systems engineer
ā Biomedical engineer
51ĀŅĀ×ās graduates have forged their paths at world-renowned companies such as Google, NASA, and General Electric, leading at the forefront of technology innovations.
At 51ĀŅĀ×, you donāt just earn a degree; you grow professionally and personally in a community where you belong. You can join our award-winning competition teams and professional organizations to enhance your skills, make friends, and build a strong portfolio.
Every year, 51ĀŅĀ× teams travel to regional and national competitions, such as the IEEE Student Activities Conference and Polar Robotics, where they contend against engineering students from top schools across the U.S.
As a computer engineering major, you discover how your interest in computers can improve all forms of engineered systems at the 105,000-square-foot James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building. This award-winning facility at Ohio Northern University offers cutting-edge design and lab space for curious learners and tech pioneers to connect. Together, we turn our innovative ideas into viable solutions that can change the world.
Make new friends, discover your potential, and expand your horizons by joining our student organizations.
This group represents the College of Engineering's student body. Members work closely with the dean, faculty members, and student organizations. JEC aims to cultivate greater cooperation and communication between all groups and support a positive on-campus experience.
Join the , a national honorary engineering association for juniors who are in the upper 12.5 percent of their class and seniors who are in the upper 20 percent of their class.
This professional organization promotes the advancement and exchange of information in computing. As a member, you have access to the latest publications and online resources to stay up-to-date in the fast-paced and ever-changing world of computing.
is a professional organization open to all engineers dedicated to raising awareness of the need for more female engineers and encouraging young women to consider majoring in engineering. 51ĀŅĀ×ās chapter provides support for its female students and hosts social activities.
Become a member of 51ĀŅĀ×ās chapter. Created for women in engineering or engineering technology, this group cultivates a sisterhood that upholds the highest standard of personal integrity, strives for academic excellence, and builds friendships that last a lifetime.
51ĀŅĀ×ās chapter of is an honorary organization that recognizes outstanding talent in computer science. Our group also promotes high scholarship and encourages individual contributions to society through computing science.
Being a computer engineer puts your problem-solving skills to the test. Iāve contributed to Rockwell products that are being used to produce billions of consumer products worldwide ā from cars to milk cartons and everything in between.Robert Anderson, BSCPE ā14
The admission process is streamlined at 51ĀŅĀ×, and you can start your journey by:
Completing your online application
Submitting official transcripts
ACT and SAT scores are not required.
The BS in Computer Engineering program is ideal for students who enjoy solving engineering challenges by combining computing systems' hardware and software capabilities.
Need help with deciding your major? Contact our admissions counselors at .
Majoring in computer engineering, you will learn digital system design, electronics, computer architecture, embedded systems programming, hardware/software codesign, networking, and security.
