Most computer majors don't know how to choose a computer major when they are preparing to study in the United States. Schools usually divide computer majors into CS, CE and EE, with different directions. Next, I will give you a brief introduction to these three majors.

1, CE major

CE, the full name of computer engineering is computer engineering.

CE is about computer system, which is a subject combining electrical engineering with computer science. Its main research directions include computer system, computer architecture, numerical analysis, system simulation, robotics and so on.

Concurrent engineering is an interdisciplinary subject between computer science and engineering science. Generally, there are two degrees-MS degree and M.Eng degree, which are usually listed in the professional list of engineering colleges.

2.CS major

CS, the full name of computer science is computer science.

CS major is biased towards computer language programming, which is a required skill for computer major. Its main research directions include artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, distributed interactive system, theoretical computer and so on.

CS is a special major, which generally appears in the list of majors of two colleges-College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering. The CS major under the College of Arts and Sciences will only have MS or PhD, while the CS major under the College of Engineering will have M.Eng degree in addition to MS or PhD. When applying for CS major, students should pay attention to which college's major list and what kind of degree it is. Generally speaking, liberal arts colleges need students to work hard on language, while engineering colleges have specific requirements for their undergraduate background and research experience.

3. Electronic Engineering Major

EE, the full name of electrical engineering is electronic engineering.

EE is about computer hardware, which is the material basis of CS and CE. Professor Stanford University also pointed out that EE covers almost all engineering behaviors related to electrons and photons, that is to say, EE provides an important foundation for the development and update of computer hardware facilities.

The main research directions of EE include solid-state devices, electronic materials, communication systems and networks, information theory and coding, computer vision and robotics.

EE, similar to CE, belongs to the School of Engineering and has two degrees-MS degree and M.Eng degree. However, the curriculum of different degrees is different, so students should pay attention to it when choosing.

The employment directions of the three are as follows:

Now everyone should have a certain understanding of CE, CS and EE. By choosing CS, CE or EE, students can comprehensively consider their research interests, whether it is software, system or hardware. At the same time, when students choose their major, they should make the right choice according to the actual analysis and the curriculum of their undergraduate majors.