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
November 21, 2025
California data center health impacts tripled in 4 years
Researchers from the University of California, Riverside, found that health impacts from pollution associated with California’s computer processing data centers tripled from 2019 to 2023 — and could rise by another 72% by 2028 unless mitigation policies are enacted.
November 21, 2025
UCR leads $8 million effort for dynamic computer networks
UCR leads $8 million effort for dynamic and secure computer networks to benefit military needs and civilian applications.
November 20, 2025
Smarter AI processing, cleaner air
UCR engineering scientists offer blueprint to cut pollution & prolong server life at big data processing centers
September 18, 2025
UCR computer scientists boost US cybersecurity
UCR computer scientists are developing tools to expose hidden cybersecurity vulnerabilities, protect private data, and strengthen the digital defenses that safeguard everything from personal communications to national infrastructure.
June 16, 2025
Wafer-scale accelerators could redefine AI
The promise of a new type of computer chip that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence and be more environmentally friendly is explored in a technology review paper published by UC Riverside engineers in the journal Device.
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.