Location: John F. O'Connell Technology Center 313
Phone: 530-898-5343
Email: eece@csuchico.edu
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Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
A degree in computer engineering or in electrical/electronic engineering means that you will be able to contribute immediately to the development of new technologies in almost any field that you can imagine - electronics (of course), biomedicine, agriculture, automotive, you name it!
Employers look for our graduates because of our students' well-earned reputations as engineers who know how to build systems and understand the theory and concepts that make them work.
Explore Our Programs
Curious about what we offer? Browse our program pages to uncover in-depth details on majors, career paths, and unique learning experiences.
Accreditation
The Computer Engineering and Electrical/Electronic Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Program Criteria.
View the Computer Engineering Student Learning Outcomes.
View the Electrical/Electronic Engineering Student Learning Outcomes.
What’s Computer Engineering and Electrical/Electronic Engineering?
CSU, Chico's computer engineering program was one of the first in the nation and has been accredited by ABET since 1987. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge and hands-on practical skills to contribute as a design engineer in fields such as computer networking, Internet-of-Things, robotics, cybersecurity, and any field that uses a microprocessor.
Our electrical/electronic engineering program has been ABET accredited since 1971. The curriculum provides students with the foundation to go into the many disciplines in the field such as power systems, robotics and control systems, communications, image processing, and biosensors.
Average Starting Salaries for EECE Graduates
for graduates
in Computer Engineering
for graduates
in Electrical/Electronics/Communications Engineering
pay boost
above the the national average if the graduate works in California
- $77K
for graduates
in Computer Engineering
- $73K
for graduates
in Electrical/Electronics/Communications Engineering
- $5k-$10k
pay boost
above the the national average if the graduate works in California
Demand for graduates is high and keeps growing
It is almost impossible to find an industry in which computer, electrical, and electronic engineers are not employed.
Learning by doing
From day one, you’ll jump right into labs with state-of-the-art digital and analog electronic devices and systems. You will engage with professors who are active in their fields, contributing to emerging technologies, and who bring these technologies into the classroom.
Is One of the EECE Programs Right for Me?
You should consider computer or electrical/electronic engineering in the CSU, Chico EECE department if you want to:
- create your own projects using the latest electronic components, microprocessors, and field-programmable gate arrays.
- work with colleagues on state-of-the-art systems that improve the standard of living in the US and around the world.
How Do Students in EECE Programs Get Involved?
Our students are active in a number of professional societies, contribute in a number of clubs and organizations across campus, and in the community.
- IEEE Student Branch, home for our Micromouse, Drone, and NatCar teams
- HKN Honor Society
- Society of Women Engineering
- Latinos in Technical Careers
- National Society of Black Engineers
Hands-on Senior Project Student Examples
Some example projects from EECE 490B include:
- Open Flow Controller and Switch
- CPLD / Microprocessor Based Slot Machine
- CPU Architecture on an FPGA
- Automated Drink Maker
- Microcontroller Operated Automatic Guitar Tuner
- Self Balancing Skateboard
- GPS Tracker
- Security Door
- Pet Door
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Location: John F. O'Connell Technology Center 313
Phone: 530-898-5343
Email: eece@csuchico.edu