Computer engineering combines electrical engineering and computer science. It is about the interface between machines (hardware) and computers (software). Electrical engineers and computer engineers do both things, but computer engineers are more involved with software than electrical engineers. Computer engineers design and maintain hardware and software in computer-based systems, from PCs to supercomputers, as well as computer systems that are embedded in vehicles, appliances and communication networks. Specialized areas within computer engineering include system architecture, computer chip design, layout design, package/board design and system integration.<br><br>CAREERS IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING <br><br>Career opportunities for computer engineers are excellent across all specialties. A 2022 salary survey produced by Payscale.com found that computer en- gineering graduates earned an average base salary of 88,896. Computers are used increasingly to control electronic and mechanical hardware, so these students are held in high regard by local and international companies. Our students work for a diverse group of companies including Hewlett Packard, Schlumberger and CenterPoint Energy, as well as for petrochemical, con- struction and telecommunication companies.