ProgramCIP 14.0902

Computer Hardware Engineering

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and evaluation of computer hardware and related peripheral equipment. Includes instruction in computer circuit and chip design, circuitry, computer systems design, computer equipment design, computer layout planning, testing procedures, and related computer theory and software topics.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

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01.

Leads to

3 jobs

Architectural and Engineering Managers11-9041
Computer Hardware Engineers17-2061
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary25-1032

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Knowledge those jobs draw on

Engineering and Technology3 of 3
Design3 of 3
Mathematics3 of 3
English Language3 of 3
Computers and Electronics2 of 3
Physics1 of 3
Administration and Management1 of 3
Customer and Personal Service1 of 3
Education and Training1 of 3
Mechanical1 of 3

How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).