Computer Engineering or Software Engineering

[kyrax]

Hi,

I am currently majoring in computer engineering and I don't know if going in the right path. I am enjoying my computer engineering courses but I also want to do a lot of the stuff that is offered in software engineering. My questions are:

1) How much of a difference (programming wise) is there between computer engineering and software engineering?

2) Can I work as a software engineer with a computer engineer degree?

3) As for getting a job, which field of the two will have a better chance of being employed (in the USA)? which pays more?

thanks.

 

[R.Mesri]

1) Computer engineering and software engineering involve different programming languages, tools, and approaches. Computer engineering typically focuses on the hardware aspect of computing, while software engineering focuses more on the development of software applications. 2) Yes, you can work as a software engineer with a computer engineering degree. However, you may need to supplement your coursework with knowledge gained from additional courses in software development, as well as self-learning.3) It depends on the specific job market and the specific job, but software engineering is generally seen as a higher paying field than computer engineering. In general, software engineering jobs tend to have higher demand with better salaries than computer engineering jobs.