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We live in an age of information and technology; an era where
electronics and computers are vital entities in everyday life.
Everyday we use computers, talk on cellular phones, drive cars,
and use microwaves. All of these modern technologies are attributed
to the work of electrical and computer engineers. Computers and
electricity are the greatest contributors to the advanced state
of society today. These exciting fields are evolving rapidly because
discoveries are continuously being made towards new technologies.
The
information technology industry has been the single largest wealth
creator in the United States and will continue to be so
well into the next century. As a result, the demand for electrical
and computer engineers is growing at a furious pace. Electrical
engineers are responsible for developing new ways of making microchips,
developing communications systems, using lasers and robots to solve
problems, designing satellite communications, running our nation's
electricity distribution, and designing products such as cellular
phones.
Computer
engineers design programs and computer chips for every contemporary
device you can imagine. They combine expertise in
both electronic hardware and software design understanding the
need to evaluate the trade-offs between hardware and software and
provide the best system at the lowest costs. Computer engineers
work in research and development, manufacturing, technical sales
and teaching.
Electrical and computer engineers enjoy flexibility
in career options and many engineering careers turn toward management
as they mature. NC State University is known worldwide for
providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary in all
aspects
of Electrical
and Computer Engineering. NC State is consistently ranked in the
top 25 ECE programs in the United States. We not only teach students
the fundamentals of engineering, we give students the ability to
expand and develop their own
creative
capabilities. Our program also strives to develop each student's
skills in all aspects of the field. This enables students to
broaden
their realm of knowledge to include a variety of issues that they
will face in their future careers. The
curricula in electrical and computer engineering are continually
updated and refined to incorporate important advances in science
and technology. We are constantly improving and incorporating
innovation
into our program, laboratories, and facilities. We emphasize a
hands-on approach and have the computing and laboratory resources
to support
this teaching style. Classes are taught by our internationally-recognized
faculty and all our programs are accredited at the
highest level
possible from the Accrediting Board
for Engineering and Technology.
As an ECE
student, you will participate in
the ECE Senior Design program where you will develop creative
and teamwork skills. Working with your fellow students, you will
learn to analyze real-world problems and design solutions to them.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering
(ECE) department is the largest department in the College of Engineering
as well as the largest department in the university. We currently
have 1,450 undergraduate students preparing to be the engineers
of tomorrow. Small labs allow students to get personal attention
from their instructors.
 Most of the courses are offered three times
a year allowing the students who chose to enter cooperative education (co-op)
greater flexibility. NCSU has the largest co-op program in North
Carolina. We have co-op agreements with 600 companies and agencies
allowing a wide array of opportunities for students in various
majors. NC State offers many co-op, job, and research opportunities, as
well as study and work abroad programs.
Earning potential for Electrical and Computer Engineers in the
twenty-first century is excellent. The average first term co-op
(cooperation education) earns approximately $14.50/hour. New BS
graduates start out earning an average of over $50,000 per year.
The new MS graduate earns an average of $15,000 more than graduates
with only a BS degree. Graduates who acquire a PhD start at average
earnings above $80,000 per year. Both degrees are also excellent
entry points for careers in patent law, business, management, or
medicine. The opportunity to develop new technologies and improve
existing ones help to make a career in ECE both challenging and
exciting. Our graduates don't just work with tomorrow's technology,
they create it.
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