Bachelor of Science in
Computer Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering combines computer engineering skills that are in high demand, with a focus on advancing the aerospace, aviation, military and commercial industries. Students graduate with technical skills and real-world experiences and are prepared for in-demand roles after graduation.
For students interested in how computers function as a whole, a degree in Computer Engineering from Embry-Riddle will help them understand key components like analog and digital hardware, programming, circuit theory and software engineering.
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to develop embedded, real-time computer systems that power everything from mobile devices to spacecraft. This program provides them with the technical expertise and innovative mindset to succeed in industry environments.
Industry Partnerships & Accreditation
Daytona Beach, FL
- This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Computer Engineering Program Criteria.
Prescott, AZ
- This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
Notable Employers of Alumni
- The Boeing Company
- John F. Kennedy Space Center
- Lockheed Martin
- Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
125-127 credits
Transfer Credit
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Estimated Costs
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Campuses Offering Degree
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Prescott, AZ
Specializations
Daytona Beach, FL
- Accelerated degrees are available, combining the B.S. in Computer Engineering with the M.S. in Cybersecurity Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Specializations
Prescott, AZ
- Robotics
- Space
Daytona Beach, FL
- Cybersecurity Engineering Lab – Designed to meet instructional and research needs in cybersecurity, a visualization infrastructure is offered to apply visualization techniques to attack-related data, as well as to display information about ongoing attacks.
- Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Capstone Design Lab – Recent projects have included:
- The Birdinator, an autonomous vehicle that scares wildlife away from airport runways
- Eagle Eye, a tracking antenna for low earth orbit satellites
- Several IEEE SoutheastCon Hardware Competition entrants; a mobile robot controlled by a virtual reality headset
- A search-and-rescue system involving a quadcopter and an autonomous ground vehicle.
Prescott, AZ
- Power Lab – A laboratory for Electrical, Aerospace, Computer and Mechanical Engineering students that contains instruments, parts and equipment used for prototyping and testing electronic circuits and learning power instruments operation.
- Linear Circuits and Electronics Devices Lab – Introductory electric circuits laboratories for Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering students.
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