Computer engineering opportunities

COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Careers are possible in various computer-related fields, including computer science, computer engineering and information technology. Job positions range from computer programmer to computer systems analyst and computer hardware engineer, among many others.

A degree in computer science affords numerous career options. Those who have obtained a bachelor's or master's degree may go on to work as systems analysts, database administrators, computer programmers and testers while those with master's or doctoral degrees may go into post secondary education or computer research and development. 

Computer engineers design, develop, research and test software and digital hardware, digital devices and interfaces. This includes computer systems, circuit boards, computer chips and computer equipment, such as modems, keyboards and printers. Undergraduate coursework includes the study of electric and electronic circuits, analog circuits and systems, digital communications and audio engineering. Graduate programs include coursework in logic design, discrete maths probability, data structure, computer architecture and operating systems.

Computer engineers are divided into two categories:

1. SOFTWARE ENGINEERS: they develop software programs and computer                                                                applications.
2. HARDWARE ENGINEERS: they develop hardware such as keyboards, printers,                                                        computer chips and modems.

According to a survey, careers in computer software development are projected to grow by 30% from 2014-2025, while jobs in computer hardware engineering are expected to grow by nine percent. In 2014, the median salary for computer software developers was $87,790 annually, while the median salary for computer hardware engineers was $98,810.

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