Should I major in Computer Engineering Technology ?

[Ultrawarrior]

Dear Tom's hardware members,

Im looking to go to deVry college for " Computer Engineering Technology " but everyone is telling me that I won't be able to handle it and that it's going to be too difficult for me to accomplish, because of the math classes i have to take. I don't know what to do it worries me because I don't want to spend all of this money and just give up because of the difficulty. Now i can't make up my mind because of this i'm just so confused on what choice i should make. I know i'm not too good at math and overall not too smart ( 75 - 80 average ) but I really love computers, I have a real passion for computers i just don't know if i'm smart enough to do any of this advice on this situation would be great, thanks in advance.

 

[thx1138v2]

See if deVry has an aptitude test you can take to help you decide.

 

[citystreet]

Hi Ultrawarrior,

First, I'd like to say that it does not matter what "everyone" is telling you. What matters is what you think you are capable of handling. The computer field is vast and there are many different areas you can study. It all depends on what you are interested in. You say that you have a passion for computers. Is this hardware specific or more general?

The way I see it, there are 4 computer related degrees and they get more specific from there. These will vary from school to school and they all have overlapping skills.

Information Technology (IT) - Hardware, Networking, Security, Server Administration, etc.
Computer Engineering (CE) - Hardware, but closer to the component level, programming and design.
Computer Science (CS) - Programming, Software, Operating Systems, etc.
Information Systems (IS) - Technical and Business. Some IT, CE, CS, and business skills.

I think that Computer Engineering Technology is in the middle of IT and CE. Understanding the design of hardware and how to use it. Again, the school may have a different description.

My advice is to look at some job descriptions that are looking for people with degrees in Computer Engineering Technology. If they sound like something you would like to do, then I say go for it! You can always get a tutor when it comes to math. Practice as much as you can.

 

[Ultrawarrior]

See if deVry has an aptitude test you can take to help you decide.

Thanks so much for the advice i will be asking about it

 

[Ultrawarrior]

Hi Ultrawarrior,

First, I'd like to say that it does not matter what "everyone" is telling you. What matters is what you think you are capable of handling. The computer field is vast and there are many different areas you can study. It all depends on what you are interested in. You say that you have a passion for computers. Is this hardware specific or more general?

The way I see it, there are 4 computer related degrees and they get more specific from there. These will vary from school to school and they all have overlapping skills.

Information Technology (IT) - Hardware, Networking, Security, Server Administration, etc.
Computer Engineering (CE) - Hardware, but closer to the component level, programming and design.
Computer Science (CS) - Programming, Software, Operating Systems, etc.
Information Systems (IS) - Technical and Business. Some IT, CE, CS, and business skills.

I think that Computer Engineering Technology is in the middle of IT and CE. Understanding the design of hardware and how to use it. Again, the school may have a different description.

My advice is to look at some job descriptions that are looking for people with degrees in Computer Engineering Technology. If they sound like something you would like to do, then I say go for it! You can always get a tutor when it comes to math. Practice as much as you can.

Thanks so much for the great advice, you really made me a lot more confident in my actions now. I will be going for my computer engineering degree and i will be determined to accomplish my goals.

 

[Ultrawarrior]

Thanks to everyone who answered i really appreciate it, Again THANK YOU SO MUCH

 

[Pinhedd]

Dear Tom's hardware members,

Im looking to go to deVry college for " Computer Engineering Technology " but everyone is telling me that I won't be able to handle it and that it's going to be too difficult for me to accomplish, because of the math classes i have to take. I don't know what to do it worries me because I don't want to spend all of this money and just give up because of the difficulty. Now i can't make up my mind because of this i'm just so confused on what choice i should make. I know i'm not too good at math and overall not too smart ( 75 - 80 average ) but I really love computers, I have a real passion for computers i just don't know if i'm smart enough to do any of this advice on this situation would be great, thanks in advance.

Hi,

I would strongly caution you against enrolling in any for-profit college such as DeVry. These institutions are of chronic low quality and are the laughing stock of both employers and the broader academic community. Attending DeVry will set you back tens of thousands of dollars in finances and give you the same job prospects as a certified garbage picker with an aversion to personal hygene. You may as well write a resume entirely using Crayola coloured pencils.

I would highly advise that you take a look into similar programs at your local university, college, technical school, or community college.

Computer Engineering Technology is is usually a 2-3 year long technical college program that awards a diploma upon completion. Computer Engineering Technology generally blends an Information Technology program with some basic electronics courses; it's perfect for someone who loves computers but doesn't exactly know what they love about them. Computer Engineering on the other hand is a 4-5 year long professional degree program that is very academic.

 

[Ultrawarrior]

Dear Tom's hardware members,

Im looking to go to deVry college for " Computer Engineering Technology " but everyone is telling me that I won't be able to handle it and that it's going to be too difficult for me to accomplish, because of the math classes i have to take. I don't know what to do it worries me because I don't want to spend all of this money and just give up because of the difficulty. Now i can't make up my mind because of this i'm just so confused on what choice i should make. I know i'm not too good at math and overall not too smart ( 75 - 80 average ) but I really love computers, I have a real passion for computers i just don't know if i'm smart enough to do any of this advice on this situation would be great, thanks in advance.

Hi,

I would strongly caution you against enrolling in any for-profit college such as DeVry. These institutions are of chronic low quality and are the laughing stock of both employers and the broader academic community. Attending DeVry will set you back tens of thousands of dollars in finances and give you the same job prospects as a certified garbage picker with an aversion to personal hygene. You may as well write a resume entirely using Crayola coloured pencils.

I would highly advise that you take a look into similar programs at your local university, college, technical school, or community college.

Computer Engineering Technology is is usually a 2-3 year long technical college program that awards a diploma upon completion. Computer Engineering Technology generally blends an Information Technology program with some basic electronics courses; it's perfect for someone who loves computers but doesn't exactly know what they love about them. Computer Engineering on the other hand is a 4-5 year long professional degree program that is very academic.

Thank you so much for the reply i will be looking over what college i should go too after reading this, Again thank you so much for the warning

 

[Pinhedd]

Dear Tom's hardware members,

Im looking to go to deVry college for " Computer Engineering Technology " but everyone is telling me that I won't be able to handle it and that it's going to be too difficult for me to accomplish, because of the math classes i have to take. I don't know what to do it worries me because I don't want to spend all of this money and just give up because of the difficulty. Now i can't make up my mind because of this i'm just so confused on what choice i should make. I know i'm not too good at math and overall not too smart ( 75 - 80 average ) but I really love computers, I have a real passion for computers i just don't know if i'm smart enough to do any of this advice on this situation would be great, thanks in advance.

Hi,

I would strongly caution you against enrolling in any for-profit college such as DeVry. These institutions are of chronic low quality and are the laughing stock of both employers and the broader academic community. Attending DeVry will set you back tens of thousands of dollars in finances and give you the same job prospects as a certified garbage picker with an aversion to personal hygene. You may as well write a resume entirely using Crayola coloured pencils.

I would highly advise that you take a look into similar programs at your local university, college, technical school, or community college.

Computer Engineering Technology is is usually a 2-3 year long technical college program that awards a diploma upon completion. Computer Engineering Technology generally blends an Information Technology program with some basic electronics courses; it's perfect for someone who loves computers but doesn't exactly know what they love about them. Computer Engineering on the other hand is a 4-5 year long professional degree program that is very academic.

Thank you so much for the reply i will be looking over what college i should go too after reading this, Again thank you so much for the warning

You're most welcome. I have a computer engineering degree, but I also attended college for computer engineering technology before transferring to university. I definitely preferred the academic nature of the university program, but I can certainly see how it would not be for everyone. If you have any questions, feel free to PM them to me or post them here.