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Computer Engineering

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Computer Engineering

Become an expert on computer systems and their components, including both hardware and software, through immersive, high-impact research and development.

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Program Summary

As a computer engineer, you’ll do more than just use computers — you’ll design them. From creating the next wave of smartphones to building powerful systems that fuel innovation, learn how to blend hardware and software into game-changing solutions.

Apply strengths in math and physics, sharpen your problem-solving skills and gain a broad understanding of people and how they use technology with opportunities to pursue advanced studies in artificial intelligence, compilers, graphics, networks, operating systems and security. Whether you’re building smarter devices or making systems faster and stronger, a degree in computer engineering puts you at the heart of the digital revolution.

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Why Purdue?

10

Undergraduate program in the U.S.

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

$91,948

Average starting salary within six months of graduation

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Applying to Engineering in Indianapolis

At our Indianapolis location, jumpstart your career with direct admission to your engineering major of choice. From day one, you enroll in computer engineering and follow a core curriculum similar to that of first-year engineering in West Lafayette.

Applying to Engineering in West Lafayette

To study computer engineering in West Lafayette, you will apply to the first-year engineering program. All engineering students in West Lafayette build a foundation for success by completing core first-year engineering curriculum before transitioning to a specialty major in the second year. Core curriculum includes courses in math, chemistry, physics, computer programming and communication skills, as well as introductory engineering coursework that explores career options to help you identify which specialty major is the right fit.

The priority application deadline for our engineering majors is Nov. 1. Applications received after Nov. 1 for this competitive major will be evaluated based on available space.

Possible Careers

Our students bring hardware to life with careers spanning a variety of industries from aerospace to telecom including:

Internships and Graduate Hires

With hands-on experience and instruction from a top ten undergraduate computer engineering program in the country, our students launch in-demand careers with companies such as:

**High School Course Recommendations****

You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.

Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):

In addition to meeting or exceeding the minimum high school course requirements, our holistic review process places particular emphasis on key academic courses such as:

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Meet Our Students

Sam Dlott

As a graduating computer engineering student, Sam Dlott reflects on his journey at Purdue — sharing standout moments, how he found his community, seized exciting opportunities and his top tips for future Boilermakers.

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**Transfer to**** Computer Engineering

Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.

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