Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering
Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering prepares students to apply their knowledge and skills to solve technical problems through the design of computing hardware and software, embedded systems, computer networks and systems. Students develop problem-solving skills through work with faculty, research in state-of-the-art labs and internship opportunities with companies such as Texas Instruments, Raytheon Technologies and Microsoft.
Gain practical experience through internships with Blue Origin, Google and Intel
Participate in hands-on projects in research and teaching labs
Join the student chapter of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Nicholas Lopez explored semiconductors and physics in his undergraduate research, participated in national conferences and completed internships with Texas Instruments in Santa Clara, California. Now a graduate student in computer engineering, he is focusing his thesis on cybersecurity and the Internet of Things by researching differential privacy across different sectors, including location privacy, healthcare and accessibility. From the support of his professors and peers to the assistance he received from UTEP’s Career Center, Lopez’s experience at UTEP will allow him to take his career to the next level.
Computer engineering graduates pursue career opportunities with companies such as Texas Instruments, Raytheon Technologies, Intel, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, IBM, NASA, Blue Origin, national laboratories and more. Graduates also are being recruited in finance, health and other sectors that depend on computing technology for their operations.
