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"Computer engineers specialize in the design of computers, computer systems, and other digitally based hardware devices. Computer engineers must also be proficient in software design. Applications of computer engineering can be found in communications systems, transportation vehicles, robotics, and consumer electronics, to name just a few."
(Provided By: Seattle University)

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, professionals in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, and computer hardware engineering—all fields that stem from an ECE education—reported a median annual salary of $101,250 to $117,220"
(Provided By: The University of Illinois - Chicago)

"There are strong demands for electrical engineers in all sectors of the economy, from social media and entertainment, through energy, automotive and aviation, to telecommunication and defense. Almost all organizations require some form of electrical engineering to support their business."
(Provided By: Clarkson University)

"Electrical engineers design, develop, build and test electrical and electronic devices and systems. For instance, electrical communication systems involving, wire, optical fiber, or wireless technology abound in radio, television, cellphones, and computer networks."
(Provided By: The University of Texas - El Paso)

"Electrical engineers learn to design devices and systems used in applications including communications, power generation and distribution, computers, sensing and measurement,and automatic control. EE courses cover Digital Logic, Linear Systems and Circuits, Electronic Circuits, Semiconductor Device Theory, Signals and Systems Analysis, and Electromagnetics."
(Provided By: The University of Pittsburgh)

"Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, this degree program prepares you for positions in design, development, research, applications, and operation in communications, control systems, digital signal processing, electromagnetics, digital and analog electronic circuits, physical electronics, computer-aided design, and power systems. After completing math, physics, and engineering science core classes, students go on to topic courses and senior design seminars and capstone design course." 
(Provided By: California State University - Long Beach)

"The electrical engineering program offers a background that enables students to pursue careers in any of the many diverse facets of electrical engineering such as electronics/VLSI, electromagnetics, power systems, antenna design, networks, communications, controls, and optics with their Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). The student may also select advanced undergraduate courses to develop individual and specific interests."
(Provided By The University of Alabama-Huntsville)