Dr. Simone Silvestri
Director of Graduate Studies in Computer Engineering
Associate Professor
simone.silvestri@uky.eduThe field of computer engineering integrates expertise from both electrical engineering and computer science, emphasizing an understanding of computer architecture, hardware/software interface, and the integration of computers into products and systems at a larger scale. Students develop technical skills in traditional areas of electrical engineering, such as analog and digital circuit design and communications systems, as well as in areas of computer science, particularly as software development and operating systems. As might be expected in such a broad field, there are a great many specialty areas as well, which change regularly to match the needs of the job market.
After completing the Masters program in Computer Engineering, students will be proficient at designing and implementing software for a wide array of projects, particularly those involving specialized hardware. Nationally, MS degrees in Computer Engineering have grown more than 40% in the past 15 years. MS graduates will find attractive positions in industry, because they will have skills spanning two worlds: software development and integration of hardware with software. The job market for these skills is large and growing. Graduates of the Doctoral program in Computer Engineering will be proficient at researching the design of novel software, particularly involving specialized hardware. They will find attractive academic positions; nationally, computer engineering-related programs had some of the largest percentage increases among all engineering fields.
Plan: to change the way people think about and use cameras by taking advantage of cameras as computing systems; engineering and creatively using camera systems to provide new abilities and improved quality.
Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$138,080
per year in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
3,600
new jobs (average)
Computer programmers write, modify, and test code and scripts that allow computer software and applications to function properly.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$99,700
per year in 2023
Number of Jobs
147,400
in 2023
For more information about the program and it's requirements view the website at the link below.
Computer Engineering Program Website
Dr. Simone Silvestri
Director of Graduate Studies in Computer Engineering
Associate Professor
simone.silvestri@uky.eduPigman College of Engineering
Department of Computer Science
Davis Marksbury Building
329 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40506-0633
859.257.3961
