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Devices — from the phone in your pocket to the most powerful supercomputers — are critical. They're vital to how we work, learn, play and live. That’s why understanding the technology behind them and envisioning where that technology will go in the future is important.

Chapman’s Computer Engineering program gives you the tools you need to become an innovator in new and emerging technology.

Along the way, you’ll gain in-depth insight into computer architecture, hardware and software design, programming, networks, systems, electronics and much more.

Day in the life of a Computer Engineering student

Learn more about the classes, facililies, clubs and more in this video from a Computer Engineering student!

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Computer Engineering careers

Computer Engineering graduates can go into roles like:

Embedded systems engineer.
Real-time software engineer.
Application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) designer.
Field-programmable gate array (FPGA) designer.
Hardware test engineer.
Systems integration specialist.
Communications system engineer.
Computer systems engineer.

Or you can go on to one of Chapman's integrated bachelor's + master's programs. These programs let you earn a master's degree with just one year of additional coursework on top of your bachelor's. Good options for Computer Engineering students include:

Career services on campus

Our Engineering Career Center is your gateway to opportunites in engineering. We're here to help you with build your resume, find internships, apply to engineering jobs and much more.

See our Career Services page for all the details and to get started.

Samuel Bernsen '24

Computer Engineering Major

As a computer engineer, I take classes that cover a wide breadth of engineering topics. From circuit design to programming, all under the Fowler Engineering umbrella. This has been great since I didn't know which engineering discipline I wanted to focus on when I applied as an undergraduate.

Engineering facilities

The Swenson Family Hall of Engineering is our state-of-the-science home for engineering at Chapman. At Swenson Hall, you will have access to engineering facilities designed for:

Creating with tools and technologies that meet or exceed industry standards.
Collaborating with your fellow engineers and scientists.
Innovating through meaningful, hands-on research.
Bringing your engineering ideas to life in workshops and labs with the latest equipment.

Take a tour of campus

Check out all of our engineering facilities for yourself on this interactive, 360° tour. You'll start your tour in the Swenson Family Hall of Engineering and be able to explore the entire Chapman campus.

Engineering scholarships

We’re dedicated to making science and engineering accessible to everyone. That’s why all our Computer Engineering applicants are eligible for engineering scholarships ranging from $3,000 to 100% of tuition and fees.

The scholarships we offer include:

Merit-based scholarships for exemplary academic performance.
Need-based scholarships for students with financial need.
Human-Centered Scholarships for students from groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM.

These engineering-specific scholarships are in addition to any general financial aid you receive as a Chapman student.

Engineering research and opportunities

Computer engineering has been around for a long time, but it’s still a relatively young field. New findings and discoveries are being made every day.

At Chapman, you'll be able to be a part of it, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in research and computer engineering projects. This includes:

Pursuing academic research alongside professors.
Tackling real-world engineering problems with your peers.
Participating in the Grand Challanges Initiative, a two-year research project embedded in your curriculum.
Earning funding and awards for practical engineering projects.
Studying abroad.
And more.

Elliot Hawkins '26

Computer Engineering Major, Music Technology Minor

Within my first year, I was met with Electrical Engineering and Computer Science courses, allowing me to pursue personal projects that used my knowledge from both fields.

Student-led engineering clubs and organizations

In college, clubs and organizations help you make friends and connections, gain experience and prepare for your career. At Chapman, our student-led engineering clubs or organizations give you opportunities to:

Explore your interests and passions in engineering, or find new ones.
Build professional skills such as teamwork and leadership.
Make friends and colleagues you'll work with throughout college and beyond.

Study abroad and away

Studying abroad is a great way to expand your horizons and experience what life is like in other countries. For Computer Engineering students, it's also a good way to complete general education classes, finishing those requirements before moving on to your major classes here at Chapman.

We support all students who want to take their education aboroad in one of our study abroad programs. Our programs are designed to:

Be affordable.
Keep you on track to graduate.
Help you grow personally and professionally.

Dedicated engineering advisors

As a Computer Engineering student at Chapman, you will have a team of advisors here to help you. Your academic advisor can help you plan your classes, learn about opportunities on campus and stay on track to graduate.

You will also have a study abroad advisor, access to our career services and more.

Next steps

Interested in connecting with Chapman? Take one of the next steps below to get started:

If you are planning on transferring into Computer Engineering, you'll want to check out the transfer prerequisites.
We are always available for tours and information sessions. We have in-person and virtual options available.
Learn how to apply to Chapman.

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Accreditation

As with all programs at Chapman, the engineering degrees offered by Fowler Engineering are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Additionally, Our BS degrees in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering have been designed to align with the criteria outlined by ABET (formerly called the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). We plan to apply for accreditation once permitted, per ABET guidelines for program maturity. That timing is typically associated with the graduation of the first cohort of students from that degree, with all degrees retroactively receiving ABET accreditation following successful completion of the ABET application process.