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

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06/16/2025 02:33

Subject: 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?

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.

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06/16/2025 02:54

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

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

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06/16/2025 05:04

Subject: 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: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.