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Department Chairperson
Computer Engineering, BS
Every piece of technology you use was built by an engineer—more likely, a team of engineers working collaboratively on creating a world of better systems. Join them with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Pace University, where you’ll gain the critical skills you need to excel.
Location
New York City
Westchester
Number of Credits
120
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
Yes
Build the systems that power the world
Computer engineering aims to build faster, better, and more useful devices across all domains. It’s part invention, part hardware creation, part software and app development, and an all-inclusive path to a rewarding career.
Pace University’s BS in Computer Engineering blends hardware skills like circuits design, transistor models, and Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) devices, with software development, including embedded operating systems, ARM architecture, and Linux. All of these and more are knit together with a deep exploration of hardware/software co-design flow, ensuring that you’ll learn how to build systems that work well together.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for computer engineers is $155,020 per year, and job opportunities are growing quickly over the next decade. Now is the time to engineer your career.
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Did You Know?
Did you know Pace’s BS in Computer Engineering is the first four-year degree of its kind in Westchester County? The program is also offered in NYC.
Curriculum
The BS in Computer Engineering offers a rigorous dive into foundational theory coupled with hands-on labs and projects that will prepare you for the workplace.
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Careers
Engineering is a growing industry where creative, passionate people work on the equipment that makes the world go round. Computer engineers are required in just about any industry you can think of, from government departments to video game companies, tech startups using AI and robotics, healthcare, and so much more.
Part of what makes Pace so special is the lifetime access you’ll receive to our career services team. During your time as a student, and as much as you need afterward, you’ll be able to prep a career plan and practice interviews for exciting job opportunities.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
Salary stats below sourced from US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Salary.com, and Glassdoor.com.
- Backend Software Engineer (Average Salary: $153,000)
- Computer Vision Engineer (Average Salary: $132,000)
- Embedded Linux Software Engineer (Average Salary: $145,000)
- Computer Systems and Network Engineer (Average Salary: $110,000)
- Computer Engineer (Average Salary: $155,000)
- DevOps Engineer (Average Salary: $130,000)
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- Amazon
- Capital One
- Meta
- Microsoft
- Department of Defense
- Pfizer
- IBM
- JP Morgan Chase
- GrubHub
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Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 1: Early Decision
- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
Explore required documents and admission decision dates for first-year, transfer, and international students.
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Ready to apply? Begin your application process.
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Pace University is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2025–2026 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $52,924. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
Merit Scholarship Estimator
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Net Price Calculator
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Connect with our dedicated admission counselors who are here to support you every step of the way. Schedule a one-on-one appointment to discuss your goals, application questions, and any other information you need to make an informed decision about your future at Pace.
Top 6%
Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
New York City: (212) 346-1323
Westchester: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Lixin Tao
Email: ltao@pace.edu