Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Colleges award this field under 5 named programs, from Computer Engineering Technology/Technician to Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 5 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of computer engineers engaged in designing and developing computer systems and installations. Covers computer electronics and programming, prototype development and testing, systems installation and testing, solid state and microminiature circuitry, peripheral equipment, and report preparation.
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. Covers basic computer design and architecture, programming, problems of specific computer applications, component and system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair, and report preparation.
- Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers in designing computer hardware and peripheral systems. Covers computer systems design, computer architecture, computer electronics, processors, peripherals, testing equipment, and computer manufacturing processes.
- Computer Software Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers in developing, implementing, and evaluating computer software and program applications. Covers computer programming, programming languages, databases, user interfaces, networking and warehousing, encryption and security, software testing and evaluation, and customization.
- Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Computer engineering technologies not listed above.
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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- Median pay
- $135,980
- Hiring change through 2035
- 10.2%
- Job openings a year
- 95,300
To get hiredBachelor's degree
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- $104,300
- Hiring change through 2035
- 5.7%
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- 10,700
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- Median pay
- $78,350
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.8%
- Job openings a year
- 5,400
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- Median pay
- $78,190
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.4%
- Job openings a year
- 8,100
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- Median pay
- $100,390
- Hiring change through 2035
- −7.3%
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- 4,400
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Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it. The figures beside each career are the pay of that work, across everyone doing it. Graduates of this field earn $54,056 one year after completing the program, which is the start of a career rather than the shape of one.
Working style
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