Computer Hardware Engineering

A computer hardware engineering major will equip you with all the tools you need to be able to design systems on your own. Besides being fascinating, it's also a degree that will get you far in today's job market. Majoring in computer hardware engineering will prepare you to design, develop, and evaluate computer hardware and equipment. You could design circuits and chips, computer systems, and other tech equipment. Inherently, you will be involved in research, development, and design processes of various computer systems and computer components like circuit boards, routers, and processors to achieve an end result. Computer hardware engineering is such a dynamic field you'll be able to choose from several fields including telecommunications, aerospace, biomedical, automotive, and more. This means your career will always be exciting and you'll have plenty of options to explore your interests while making the most of your degree.

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University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA
University of California-San Diego

Founded in 1960, the University of California of San Diego is a research institution located in La Jolla, CA. The 1,200 coastal woodland campus along the Pacific Ocean is home to six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions, 5 graduate and...

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I applied for the Phage Genomics Initiative Course offered to only freshman, while I was still a senior. Those of you who are enrolled in this freshman research class should be stoked because it is truly an exciting class to take. It opened my eyes...

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4 Year
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$15,222
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39,576
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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara University

Founded in 1851 by the Society of Jesus, Santa Clara University is a Jesuit Catholic university in Silicon Valley and the oldest institution of higher education in California. SCU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 50 academic majors and...

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All the teachers that I have had so far put in relavent personal experiences into the lectures to make them more interesting. But the limit on units makes it hard to take more classes. Very unpredictable grading system. I think the learning...

” – Deni from CA
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Private
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4 Year
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$48,284
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8,616
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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
Oakland University

Oakland University is a 4-year public school in the Detroit metro area that was originally established as a satellite campus of Michigan State. Oakland is now home to seven colleges and schools offering bachelor’s degrees in 143 academic programs. In...

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Oakland is a very diverse community which I am proud to be a part of. There are it's upsides and downsides, but the friends and connections I have made so far are nothing short of outstanding! I truly feel like I am at home.

” – Emily from Clyde, MI
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$14,674
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18,552
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Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
Illinois Institute of Technology

Created by the merger of Lewis Institute and Armour Institute, The Illinois Institute of Technology is a scientific and technical research institution in Chicago. IIT hosts eight colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in over 40 fields...

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the illinois institute of technology is a small, close-knit, diverse community of ambitious students from around the world, coming together to enhance society and further develop innovation in the stem field. through specialized classes and hands on...

” – jennifer from prairie village, ks
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$28,161
average net price
6,325
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Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
Utah Valley University

With campus a short distance from Utah Lake, Utah Valley University is a public school in northern Utah and the largest public university in the state. UVU is a dual mission institution combining a teaching university and community college to confer...

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I have many friends attending UVU and they have told me how much they love the school. They say it is a great learning environment. I have been able to go and sit in on a class one of my friends was in just to get a feel for it and what an experience...

” – AnnAlysse from Santaquin, UT
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4 Year
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$9,159
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40,936
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a 2-year institution with an open admissions policy. The main campus located in Perkinston, MS, while several satellite campuses and academic centers operate throughout the state. Mississippi Gulf Coast...

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The class sizes are smaller so you can get a lot of one on one time with teacher. The atmosphere is more casual in the classroom than in high school, but the teachers still expect you to do your work, naturally. Most of the teachers have a dry sense...

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$8,503
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8,677
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Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR
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With campus a short drive from the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Rogue Community College is a 2-year institution in southern Oregon. RCC is home to 51 academic departments hosting degree and certificate-granting programs. Utilizing its wooded...

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great college, great instructor

” – Mary from Medford, OR
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$8,713
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3,765
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