E L E C T R I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G & C O M P U T E R S C I E N C E
AS A NATIONAL LEADER
IN CYBERSECURITY, KU
WAS ONE OF SIX U.S.
INSTITUTIONS SELECTED
BY THE NATIONAL
SECURITY AGENCY TO
OVERSEE A LABLET TO
SECURE THE INTERNET
OF THINGS.
Starting their freshmen year, students have the opportunity for hands-on research with world-renowned faculty in high-demand areas including radar, communications, network information security, and computer systems. This includes state-of-the-art lab space for research on improving artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, and stealth technology.
KU’s information security club, the Jayhackers, hosts a weekend-long hackathon for students looking to test their cybersecurity skills and network with professionals. The Jayhackers also frequently compete in cyberdefense competitions. Another key cybersecurity initiative is KU’s $4.7 million NSF grant-funded CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program, which offers collaborations with the NSA and U.S. Army.
A $2 million gift from the Silicon Valley financial technology company Ripple supports a comprehensive program at KU to research technologies related to blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital payments.
MAJORS OFFERED:COMPUTER ENGINEERING
COMPUTER SCIENCE
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
INTERDISCIPLINARY COMPUTINGCONCENTRATIONS:ASTRONOMYBIOLOGYCHEMISTRY GEOGRAPHYJOURNALISM PHYSICS
OV E R V I E WKU EECS is a nationally recognized leader in cybersecurity, radar,
wireless communications, big data, computer networking, artificial
intelligence and virtual reality. Graduates make their mark as
engineers and computer scientists, or in fields ranging from finance
to law and from medicine to business. All graduates have a strong
foundation in their field along with problem-solving skills that
prepare them to face new technological challenges.
See more: eecs.ku.edu
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W H E R E D O T H E Y W O R K ?Banking and financeComputer industry TelecommunicationsConsulting firms Software companiesGovernment/defensePublic utilities Consumer electronics
W H O H I R E S K U E E C S M A J O R S ?AmazonAppleBerkshire Hathaway Black & VeatchBoeingBurns & McDonnellCboe Cerner CorporationDellEmersonGarmin InternationalGoogleHoneywellJohnson ControlsMicrosoftThe Spaceship CompanyRaytheonSpirit AeroSystemsSprintTextron AviationTradebot SystemsTyvak Nano-Satellite SystemsThe Walt Disney Company
W H AT A R E T H E Y PA I D ?Bachelor’s degree candidates national average* starting salary range:
COMPUTER ENGINEERING: $69,047 - $88,958
COMPUTER SCIENCE: $75,000 - $93,471
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: $68,591 - $77,862
*Salaries from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)