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Major Overview for Computer Hardware Engineering

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Overview for Computer Hardware Engineering

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and evaluation of computer hardware and related peripheral equipment. Includes instruction in computer circuit and chip design, circuitry, computer systems design, computer equipment design, computer layout planning, testing procedures, and related computer theory and software topics.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Computer Hardware Engineering

Top 1 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Computer Hardware Engineering among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
14
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$36,435
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.