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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC from DMV area is deciding between UMass Amherst and GMU for EE. Would love any thoughts on UMass Amherst vs GMU.[/quote]

Either will be fine.

GMU EE has excellent placement to internships and jobs with major tech firms. It was a commuter school 25 years ago, but mostly residential. The off campus students mostly live in commercial apartments near GMU, not as many are commuter these days.

No information about Umass/Amherst placement, but likely very good also.

Look into and compare their engineering graduation rates.

No bad choices here. [/quote]

OP here. Is GMU EE placement to internships and jobs is due to GMU direct relationship with those companies or is it due to strong presence of Airspace / Defense Industry (Airbus, Lockheed, General Dynamics, Northrop and other major vendors) in DMV area? If it is the later, then UMass or any other University kids can take advantage as well correct? Just trying to understand. 
Similarly for UMass internships in Boston area, what are possible companies/industries provide internship, job oppostunities for EE students?
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DP. I got my first Co-op as a CS major (tried to double with EE) at GMU.  The DMV is filled with ton of tech companies that need someone competent to do some non-heavy tasks. Things like backups, support, etc. GMU groves into it nicely as the work culture is in-built. The difference with other schools is that companies actually see it as a way to recruit vs need someone to do work. My experience is dated - maybe things have changed. Maybe it's a combo of both.

I'm not sure about UMass but from what I'm hearing  it seems similar to UVA, or VA Tech.  The kid may have to travel to get an internship or Co-Op requires a semester or year off. GMU means potential employment for all 4 years part-time.

The real-question is what/where do you want to work? GMU has a massive advantage for Fed Jobs and the first job is the domino for the second, third, etc. I don't know what type of companies UMass or geography it tends to but that will likely be where your kid ends up. [/quote]

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