Undergraduate Programs
Top Pick for Students With a Tech Mindset
Earn your bachelor's degree on campus or online in one of the University of Arizona's well-integrated, innovation-driven programs: Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) or Software Engineering (SFWE).
Computer Science & Engineering
Drive tomorrow's technology by mastering complex computer and software systems for any industry. Build everything from everyday smart devices to AI-powered platforms.
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Get hands-on with smart systems, robotics, energy, AI, cybersecurity, IoT and quantum tech. Gain practical experience from day one, preparing for an impactful tech job.
Software Engineering
Design, build and launch software for all fields, including aerospace, gaming and health care. Integrate design thinking, project management and engineering principles.
Academics That Reflect a Changing World
As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the boundaries between computer, electrical and software engineering are becoming increasingly blurred. In today's interconnected world, complex systems demand seamless integration between hardware and software. That's why undergraduates in the ECSE school pursue degrees that emphasize real-world application, technical depth and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
All engineering students at the U of A gain a solid foundation in analytical thinking, problem solving and technology plus essential skills in ethical leadership, communication and teamwork.
Core classes are interactive and incorporate discussion, one-on-one help, hands-on activities and real-life team projects.
Outside the Classroom
An invaluable part of the ECSE student experience takes place in student clubs such as IEEE and Wildcat Robotics on interdisciplinary research and design teams, and through participation in internships. The success of ECSE students in these activities is a big part of what makes them work ready and highly employable.
Job-Ready Graduates
Engineers from the University of Arizona's computer science and engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and software engineering programs are in demand across nearly every industry. Constant advancements in technology keep these graduates highly sought after.
U of A ECSE graduates work at companies such as Google, Amazon, Intel, IBM, Qualcomm, Motorola, Microsoft, GM, Agilent Technologies, NASA, Boeing, Pixar and Texas Instruments, as well as Arizona-based companies such as Raytheon, Wells Fargo, Northrop Grumman and Honeywell.
Rankings
$80K
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$78K
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Students in the Spotlight
Going on a world tour
University of Arizona radio club members transformed early setbacks into a high-altitude journey that spanned the planet. Briana Curley, electrical and computer engineering major, helped secure funding and lead logistics, including antenna design and system assembly.
"Real-world testing is irreplaceable. You fail quickly, learn from it and improve. Projects like this teach you more than engineering. They teach you how to solve problems, trust your team and keep going when things don’t work the first time."
Heeding the call
ECSE student Kian Sadat co-founded a company to develop hearing aids for underserved communities. The devices could be calibrated to gather data remotely, eliminating the need for patients to travel long distances for help.
"Our goal is to create a new, basic product that incorporates aspects of modern technology like automatic calibration and remote fitting … That kind of health care system isn't always available throughout the world, and we want to develop a product for those communities."
