Other than the Top 10 -20 for Engineering - What are some other really good schools maybe under the radar?

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Anonymous wrote:Swarthmore has a 4-year ABET accredited Engineering program. Great choice for those interested in Engineering + Liberal Arts (a high number double major).

The ABET is in general engineering versus a specialty area. Could there by any issues with that for later employment?

[Anonymous]

U of Cincinnati has good engineering programs and the oldest co-op program in US.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, why didn't you post the rest of the list since you're talking about the top 20?

12) Princeton
13) Johns Hopkins
13) University of Wisconsin - Madison
13) Virginia Tech
16) Northwestern
16) Texas A&M
16) UCLA
16) UMD
20) Columbia
20) Duke
20) Ohio State
20) Penn State
20) Rice
20) UCSD
20) U. Washington

That's why I posted link

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is one of those majors where prestige of the school really doesn’t matter. Big and well funded programs around here at UMD, Penn State, Delaware, VT.

Trust me. It matters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is one of those majors where prestige of the school really doesn’t matter. Big and well funded programs around here at UMD, Penn State, Delaware, VT.

Good schools although too crowded if you don't have better options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Swarthmore has a 4-year ABET accredited Engineering program. Great choice for those interested in Engineering + Liberal Arts (a high number double major).

The ABET is in general engineering versus a specialty area. Could there by any issues with that for later employment?

Within engineering, students may specialize in civil/environmental, computer, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or develop a customized program by combining these fields with additional coursework in areas such as chemistry, biology, or computer science.

https://www.swarthmore.edu/engineering/academic-program

https://www.swarthmore.edu/engineering/prospective-students

This is not the geekiest Engineering program. It's more suited for someone more interested in interdisciplinary exploration (Engineering with other STEM or non-STEM areas). Swat is a school reputed for it's rigorous academic standards and I don't see any issues in job prospects. Also the prospects for admission into elite grad programs is high.

[Anonymous]

If the goal is a job in SV then SJSU, Santa Clara University, Cal Poly etc are really good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Big advantage is it's right near Lockheed Martin with high paying internships after Sophomore year. 15-20 hrs during class semesters, up to 40 hrs during summer.

If they get good grades and do decent work as an intern, they can walk into a a career job.

UCF is also near a research park with many computer and defense related sub-contractors, so internships are available there too.

Of course it's Florida, with it's 6 week abortion law (which is really 4 weeks). This is mainly a danger for miscarriage treatment. Have a plan to head to VA for women's reproductive healthcare. As of now, all birth control is still legal.

DC mindset in a nutshell. Lockheed weapons have killed far more than Floridas abortion law.