Electrical engineers are exposed to computer programming early on, as they need to take introductory programming coursework as part of their electrical engineering curriculum. An electrical engineer has the choice of avoiding all but the introductory programming courses if learning how to code is not something that is of interest. But some students decide to double major in electrical engineering and computer engineering, as many of the courses are the same. If programming is pursued, one of the biggest advantages an electrical engineer has is his/her hardware background, which gives the engineer a clear understanding of what the computer is capable of doing.
