Statement of Solidarity
The faculty of the Computer Engineering Program expresses support to our Black community, and stands with them against social injustice and racism. We commit to listening, learning, and striving to create an environment where Black students, faculty, and staff are treated with compassion and respect. The program wholeheartedly supports the statement and plan of action outlined in the Bourns College of Engineering solidarity statement. Read the statement here.
"Computing is fueling a revolution that has changed how we live, work, interact and play. Advances continue at an exciting pace with breakthroughs driven by computing at all scales: from massive data being analyzed by warehouse scale computers, providing insights into science and medicine, to embedded devices integrated within our living spaces and infrastructure.”
Program Rankings & Industry Outlook
Top 29
Public Computer Engineering Program in the U.S. (US News & World Report 2023)
Top 9
Systems Research Area (CS Rankings 2024)
$130K
Median Salary for Software Engineer (Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024)
$138K
Median Salary for Hardware Engineer (Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024)
No. 1
Most Transformative University (Money Magazine, 2020)
1.4 Million
CEN Occupations (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018)
Recent News
May 22, 2025
Empowering Engineers
A group of BCOE undergraduates who attended the 2025 Silicon Valley Women in Engineering conference said the event inspired and motivated them with its focus on successful women in engineering.
May 16, 2025
Seed of Inspiration
Computer Science and Engineering associate professor Amey Bhangale imparts cutting-edge knowledge to his students to be a “seed of inspiration” to pursue research.
May 15, 2025
Guarding the Grapevine
Computer Science and Engineering assistant professor Silas Richelson's passion for computing and communication allows him to advance research and share that knowledge with his students.
May 06, 2025
Ready to Launch
The IGNITE Student Professional Conference provided students with inspiration, learning, and networking during a professional development event that featured breakout sessions, an alumni panel, a career exhibition, and mock interviews.
February 21, 2025
Beehive sensors offer hope in saving honeybee colonies
A UC Riverside computer science team has developed a sensor-based technology that could revolutionize commercial beekeeping by reducing colony losses and lowering labor costs.
June 24, 2024
Digital Protector
Annie Du has turned her passion for fighting off hackers into a successful career as a cybersecurity expert and Netflix engineer
June 24, 2024
Machine-Based Learning
Highlander Combat Robotics — a project of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers — provides students the opportunity to build and battle their bots against each other, an fun experience that also serves as a “a gateway to practical learning"
February 21, 2024
Method identified to double computer processing speeds
UCR computer scientists identify method identified to double computer processing speed using existing hardware