Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Through traditional coursework, practical experience, and opportunities for scholarly research, New York Tech’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering produces well-rounded graduates with the broad range of skills and aptitudes needed to succeed in today’s engineering environment. 

Our program responds to the growing need for engineers who have computer hardware and software skills, giving you a competitive advantage as you pursue employment on a national and international level. 

Tackle courses in engineering science and engineering design, as well as laboratory work in our state-of-the-art facilities to put the principles and theories presented in the classroom into practice. Our faculty combine academic expertise with industrial and research experience, bringing a wealth of knowledge in design, development, and implementation to the classroom. 

Demand for our program graduates is high, with many finding employment in the power, utilities, and telecommunications industries, as well as in the service sector and with federal agencies. 

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Prepare for a career in electrical and computer engineering with our undergraduate, dual, graduate, and doctoral degree options.

Undergraduate & Dual Degrees 

A strong foundation in electrical and computer engineering and their related disciplines prepares you for flexible careers in everything from development and design to programming and sales.

Graduate & Doctoral Degrees

Master additional applied skills and deepen your scholarly knowledge with a graduate degree from New York Tech’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Research Labs & Projects

Our faculty actively conduct cutting-edge research across a broad spectrum of topics, such as artificial intelligence, signal/image processing, radar, communications, nanotechnology, biomedical devices and materials, wireless networks, and more.

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Student Voices

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Not only is New York Tech in my favorite city, but it also has the exact program that I want to pursue. I enjoy the balance of the programming and electronics we get to work on.

Austin Stietzel (B.S. ‘24)
Electrical & Computer Engineering

Faculty

Our faculty excel as teachers, researchers, and practitioners who mentor students for professional success. Learn more as you read about their areas of research.

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Department News 

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First-Gen Entrepreneur

Computer science student Rida Rahim has an impressive résumé of projects, and is only getting started.

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The Domino Effect

New York Tech’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates program has spent more than a decade turning summer research opportunities into lasting careers, helping build the university’s research reputation along the way.

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My Co-op Gig: Asghar Kazmi

Computer science student Asghar Kazmi worked for five months at GE Appliances—an experience he says aligned perfectly with his career goals.

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New York Tech To Be Ranked Among National Universities

For the 2027 U.S. News & World Report annual rankings, New York Tech will be included in a new ranking category—National Universities.

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Convocation 2026: Success in a Time of Change

At the annual faculty and staff convocation, New York Tech President Jerry Balentine reflected on the accomplishments over the past year and presented his vision for the future.

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Robust Research

New York Tech’s commitment to research paves the way for important and groundbreaking work. Meet three Ph.D. students whose work may improve disaster response, recovery after muscle and bone injuries, and anticancer therapies.

Accreditation 

The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences’ bachelor’s program in Electrical and Computer Engineering on Long Island is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. 

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Keep Exploring

From undergraduate to graduate degrees, New York Tech will help you gain the critical thinking, engineering, and technological skills you need to prepare for a successful career in industry and government or for the pursuit of further graduate studies.