Computer Engineering is a Bachelor Degree program offered by Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, MN. The program takes 4 years to complete, with a total tuition of $136,445.
Program Overview
You’ve probably heard about the Internet of Things: a new generation of smart devices embedded with powerful internet-connected computers that can monitor and control your home, cars, factories, and more.
These low-cost — and increasingly miniaturized — devices can be controlled via our smartphones, the web, or even our voice. These smart technologies combine hardware and software in new ways to solve a variety of problems, creating solutions that wouldn’t have existed or would have been much too expensive a decade ago.
Dunwoody’s Computer Engineering degree prepares students for careers that focus on the intersection of electrical engineering and software engineering—where the hardware meets the software.
If you’re interested in IoT, IIoT, OT, and technologies like machine learning, autonomous vehicles, edge computing, smart systems, connected appliances, etc., then a computer engineering major is for you.
This is especially true if you are looking for a flexible career path and are interested in the many different types of jobs that integrate hardware and software.
Small class sizes give you the chance to work closely with experienced instructors and network with your cohort as you move through your computer engineering courses.
Arts & Sciences courses help you understand the core mathematical and scientific principles that all engineering projects grow out of as well as provide you with the communication and critical thinking skills required to succeed in the profession.
During your final year, you will complete a senior project, which will help round out your professional portfolio.
What sets this Program apart
Facilities used in this program include:
Engineering, Materials, Mechanics & Metrology Lab. Open to all manufacturing and engineering students (and those with training on the equipment), this lab brings together equipment for additive manufacturing, material testing, measurement, and CNC simulation.
- Two Stratasys Fortus 250 3D Printers
- One Stratasys F370 3D Printer
- One Fortus 400 3D Printer
- Two MakerBot 3D Printers
- Two Zeiss Duramax Coordinate Measurement Machines
- Two MTS Criterion Tensile/Shear/Compression Testers
- 7 Haas CNC Controller Simulators
- One Zeiss Stemi 305 Microscope
Controls Engineering Lab. Assemble and program the industrial controls used in discrete manufacturing and advanced process control applications.
- 24 Allen Bradley L18ERM CompactLogix PLCs
- 24 Allen Bradley PanelView HMIs
- 24 Kinetix Motion Controllers
- 24 Powerflex VFDs
- 24 Cognex Machine Vision Systems
- Emerson Process Controls & Instrumentation
Basic Electricity Lab. Complete projects that help you learn the fundamentals of electricity, including how to analyze, design, build, and test series, parallel and combination AC and DC circuits.
- 12 individual workstations that include: Lighted Magnifier; Digital Microscope; Soldering Iron; Fume Extractor; Work Holding Equipment; Hot Air Rework Equipment; Prototyping and Wiring Tools; Linear Power Supply Transformer Trainer; Digital Oscilloscope; Digital Multimeter; Analog Multimeter; DC Power Supply; AC Function Generator
- 2 LPKF S64 PCB Milling Machines
- Neoden Solder Paste Stencil Station
- Neoden PCB Pick and Place Machine
- Neoden PCB Reflow Oven
- Digital Thermal Imaging Camera
- 5 LabVIEW DAQ Trainers
- 12 Microcontroller Development Training Kits
- Instructor overhead projector station for demonstrations
Admission Requirements and Process
Students applying for admission to Dunwoody College of Technology must provide a final, official high school transcript (with graduation date) or a GED score from a recognized GED testing center. Admission decisions are based on a careful, overall assessment of each student’s academic preparation and performance, as well as the additional information provided in the application. Additional requirements may be required for certain programs.
General Requirements
- High school diploma or GEDProvide a final, official high school transcript (with graduation date) or a GED score from a recognized GED testing center.
- College transcriptsIf you have completed college credits and intend to apply for federal financial aid, or want the credits considered for transfer, an official transcript from that institution is…
- Admission reviewAdmission decisions weigh coursework through high school graduation, any previous college-level coursework, grade point average and the application essay.
- Test scores optionalACT, SAT or PSAT scores are considered if available but are not required.
- ImmunizationMinnesota law (M.S. 135A.14) requires students born after 1956 to be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps and rubella; accepted students fill out an immunization…
- OrientationOrientation is an enrollment requirement for all new students; admitted students are mailed information on Orientation sessions.
Application Process
- 1Fill out an application for admissionRegister for Dunwoody’s Admissions portal and start your application; you can save your progress and come back to it.
- 2Provide official transcriptsRequest official transcripts from all educational institutions attended (including high school), sent directly to the Dunwoody Admissions Office, or have your GED scores sent.
- 3Personal interviewA personal interview with an Admissions Counselor is recommended to ensure Dunwoody is the right fit for your educational and career goals.
- 4Admissions decisionYour completed file goes to the admissions committee, which meets once a week; students are notified of decisions within four business days.
- 5Apply for financial aidComplete the FAFSA (Dunwoody school code 004641); a completed FAFSA is also required to be considered for Dunwoody scholarships.FAFSA Code for Minneapolis Campus: 004641Complete FAFSA Application
- 6Attend orientationAdmitted students are mailed information on Orientation, an enrollment requirement for all new students, where they receive their class schedule and student ID.
Program Schedule
Length of program. 4 years (8 semesters).
Classes offered. Day.
Available starts. Fall Semester.
Upcoming start dates. August 30, 2027 (per the 2026-2027 academic calendar).
- August 30th, 2027
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Program cost (2026-27). Total program tuition is $136,445 (Year 1: $31,931; Year 2: $33,451; Year 3: $36,164; Year 4: $34,899). Required fees (device) total $3,112 and books, supplies, materials and course/program fees total $3,685, for an estimated total program cost of $143,242.
Cost of attendance. For the 2025-26 academic year Dunwoody lists average annual costs (which vary by program) of $27,704 tuition, $744 books and supplies and $710 fees, plus living expenses of $3,898 food, $11,766 on-campus or $12,106 off-campus housing, $2,000 transportation and $2,200 miscellaneous.
Financial aid. Most Dunwoody students receive some form of financial aid, including federal and state grants, federal loans and work study. Start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); Dunwoody’s federal school code is 004641. A completed FAFSA is also required to be considered for Dunwoody scholarships, and each year Dunwoody gives out nearly $4 million in scholarship funding.
Minnesota programs. Dunwoody participates in the Minnesota State Grant, Dream Act, Postsecondary Child Care Grant, GI Bill Scholarship, Indian Scholarship, Fostering Independence Grant, State Work-Study and SELF Loan programs.
Veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes Dunwoody as a Benefits Eligible College, and Dunwoody is a Yellow Ribbon School. Dunwoody waives the application fee and enrollment fees for veterans and military students.
Payment plans. Dunwoody offers a payment plan option for students to divide the balance owed each semester into smaller payments; students must enroll in the payment plan each semester.
Curriculum
The Computer Engineering (CENG), Bachelor of Science requires 125 credits. By the end of this program, students will be able to:
- EAC 1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- EAC 2: An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- EAC 3: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- EAC 4: An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- EAC 5: An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- EAC 6: An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- EAC 7: An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Class topics include:
- Electrical Circuits
- Computer Programming
- Digital Logic
- Embedded Systems Design
- Computer Architecture and Design
- High Performance Computing
- Machine Learning
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
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Career Outcomes
Common job titles. Possible job titles upon graduation include:
- Computer Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Computer Scientist
- Software Engineer
- Embedded Design Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Firmware Engineer
Average salary. $83K (School of Engineering, B.S.; 2023-24 Dunwoody Career Services Annual Report, as shown on the program page).
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Dunwoody College of Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Minneapolis Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Percentages are of total fall enrollment. 9 students whose race or ethnicity was not reported are included in that total but shown as no category, so the figures above come to 99.4% rather than 100%.
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