From supercomputers forecasting the weather to smartphones connecting our world, computer engineers are the curious innovators behind the technology that shapes our lives. Launch your future with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Engineering degree at Ohio Northern University (ONU) through hands-on exploration and personalized mentorship.
Your quest for knowledge begins with immersive engineering education from day one. The computer engineering bachelor’s degree program nurtures your creative problem-solving, communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills that prepare you for a thriving career.
At ONU, you embrace unlimited opportunities for growth through:
At ONU, our professors and instructors dedicate themselves to your success. Our small classes ensure you get the attention you deserve. Studying at the College of Engineering, you develop mentorship with computing experts and share your journey with like-minded peers who challenge and inspire you.
ABET is a nonprofit, ISO 9001 certified organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The computer engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for computer engineering.
The BS in Computer Engineering curriculum encompasses 128 credit hours of exploration and discovery. You can further personalize your educational path by choosing a concentration or minor that aligns with your unique interests and career aspirations.
The computer engineering major focuses on integrating hardware with software and designing computer systems and networks. If your passion lies more in coding, our computer science degree may be the right fit for your journey. If you are more interested in signal processing and controlling systems, consider our electrical engineering degree.
Students typically graduate within four years. If you choose to participate in co-op, you complete the Bachelor of Science degree in five years with valuable industry experience.
What does it take to build tomorrow's technological innovations? At ONU, guided by our supportive faculty, you can progress into major courses earlier than most other computer engineering programs.
You may take your first digital design course in the spring of your first year to prepare for a computer engineering course in the same year. In your second year, you move on to more advanced classes like printed circuit board (PCB) design and digital signal processing.
With a solid knowledge base, you venture deeper into other areas of computer engineering, including computer architecture, networking, cybersecurity, systems programming, software development, embedded systems, and hardware/software codesign.
Want to chart your own course in a specific area of technology? Customize your degree with a concentration that aligns with your unique interests and career aspirations. Explore these five pathways:
The Advanced Energy concentration explores smart grid solutions for sustainable development. You engage in labs like Electric Circuits, Embedded Real-Time Applications, and Machines & Power Electronics, applying computing to energy sector challenges.
Why study Advanced Energy as a CpE major?
Choose this concentration if you have a passion for sustainability and want to blend it with computer engineering. This combination prepares you to tackle energy challenges using computing solutions and renewable energy integration.
Career paths: A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering and a specialization in advanced energy can make you stand out from the competition in the job market. You may work as an energy systems software engineer, a smart grid developer, or in roles focused on energy optimization.
The Robotics concentration allows you to create intelligent machines and systems using advanced programming and control systems. You dive into Embedded Real-Time Applications, where you build and program robots that solve real-world problems.
Why study Robotics as a CpE major?
With robotics at the intersection of hardware and software, this concentration is ideal for those who want to develop the brains behind the bots. Want to design and program robots that can think, sense, and act? Take the Robotics concentration within your computer engineering program to shape the future of artificial intelligence in robotics.
Career paths: Your computer engineering bachelor’s degree and robotics knowledge can help you step into roles as a robotics software engineer, automation developer, or in industries like manufacturing, aerospace, and tech, where robotics is key.
With a concentration in cybersecurity, you learn how to protect information systems and large-scale computer networks. You’ll have the opportunity to work in labs like Networks and Data Communications and Computer Security, applying cybersecurity principles to both hardware and software systems.
Why study Cybersecurity as a CpE major?
Choose the Cybersecurity concentration if your interests lie in detecting, analyzing, and preventing cyber threats. This concentration equips you to defend both hardware and software systems.
Career paths: Cybersecurity is an in-demand field in the IT, defense, healthcare, and finance sectors. Pursue roles as a cybersecurity engineer, network security architect, or embedded systems security specialist.
The Biomedical Engineering concentration empowers you to apply computer engineering principles to develop revolutionary medical devices and healthcare solutions. You can work on impactful projects in our labs and through the Wireless Sensor Networks elective, which covers Internet of Things (IoT) and biomedical applications such as embedded health monitoring.
Why study Biomedical Engineering as a CpE major?
If you’re passionate about healthcare and technology, this combination allows you to develop the computing systems behind medical devices and health tech innovations. Leverage your computing knowledge to improve patient outcomes through technology.
Career paths: You can become a biomedical software engineer or medical device developer or work in health tech companies that focus on innovative healthcare solutions.
The Artificial Intelligence concentration invites you to explore the cutting edge of computing technology and machine learning. Practice your skills in labs like Embedded Real-Time Applications and Embedded Hardware-Software Codesign.
Why specialize in AI? With AI reshaping the tech landscape, the combination of computer engineering and AI prepares you to build intelligent systems that bridge the gap between hardware and software. You’ll learn how to create AI-driven solutions that operate seamlessly on embedded platforms.
Career Path: Pursue roles as an AI engineer, data scientist, and machine learning specialist in industries ranging from healthcare and finance to gaming and autonomous systems development.
Learn more about ONU’s AI concentration.
Your professors and instructors at Ohio Northern University inspire your curiosity and challenge you to keep discovering the unknown. Bringing decades of experience in computing, they serve as your mentors who can guide your career and academic pursuits.
Earning a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering at Ohio Northern University prepares you to launch a fulfilling and rewarding career in tech, healthcare, manufacturing, and many other growing industries.
Computer engineering is highly in demand and rewarding. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment of computer hardware engineers will increase by 7% and computer network architects will grow by 13% through 2033. A computer engineering degree also offers a high return on education investment, with a median annual wage of $104,420.
Careers you can get with a degree in computer engineering:
● Network engineer
● Computer architect
● Network designer
● Security engineer
● Programmer for embedded systems
● Software engineer
● ASIC designer
● Web developer
● Systems engineer
● Biomedical engineer
ONU’s graduates have forged their paths at world-renowned companies such as Google, NASA, and General Electric, leading at the forefront of technology innovations.
At ONU, you don’t just earn a degree; you grow professionally and personally in a community where you belong. You can join our award-winning competition teams and professional organizations to enhance your skills, make friends, and build a strong portfolio.
Every year, ONU teams travel to regional and national competitions, such as the IEEE Student Activities Conference and Polar Robotics, where they contend against engineering students from top schools across the U.S.
As a computer engineering major at Ohio Northern University, you turn your innovative ideas into viable solutions at the 105,000-square-foot James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building. This award-winning facility offers cutting-edge space for curious learners and tech pioneers to connect. Immerse yourself in the world of technology transformation with over 10,000 square feet of dedicated design space and more than 2,000 square feet for modern research laboratories where supportive faculty guide your hands-on exploration.
Make new friends, discover your potential, and expand your horizons by joining our student organizations.
This group represents the College of Engineering's student body. Members work closely with the dean, faculty members, and student organizations. JEC aims to cultivate greater cooperation and communication between all groups and support a positive on-campus experience.
Join the Tau Beta Pi, a national honorary engineering association for juniors who are in the upper 12.5 percent of their class and seniors who are in the upper 20 percent of their class.
This professional organization promotes the advancement and exchange of information in computing. As a member, you have access to the latest publications and online resources to stay up-to-date in the fast-paced and ever-changing world of computing.
SWE is a professional organization open to all engineers dedicated to raising awareness of the need for more female engineers and encouraging young women to consider majoring in engineering. ONU’s chapter provides support for its female students and hosts social activities.
Become a member of ONU’s Phi Sigma Rho chapter. Created for women in engineering or engineering technology, this group cultivates a sisterhood that upholds the highest standard of personal integrity, strives for academic excellence, and builds friendships that last a lifetime.
ONU’s chapter of Upsilon Pi Epsilon is an honorary organization that recognizes outstanding talent in computer science. Our group also promotes high scholarship and encourages individual contributions to society through computing science.
Being a computer engineer puts your problem-solving skills to the test. I’ve contributed to Rockwell products that are being used to produce billions of consumer products worldwide – from cars to milk cartons and everything in between.Robert Anderson, BSCPE ’14
The admission process is streamlined at ONU, and you can start your journey by:
Completing your online application
Submitting official transcripts
ACT and SAT scores are not required.
The BS in Computer Engineering program is ideal for students who enjoy solving engineering challenges by combining computing systems' hardware and software capabilities.
Need help with deciding your major? Contact our admissions counselors at admissions-ug@onu.edu.
Majoring in computer engineering, you will learn digital system design, electronics, computer architecture, embedded systems programming, hardware/software codesign, networking, and security.
