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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a hiring manager, I would say the key thing is ABET accredited engineering program. ABET means that all engineering programs are rigorous. It also means that engineering curricula are mostly the same anywhere.

The main exception is size; larger engineering programs can offer a broader range of upper-level engineering electives, but students often are a number not a name in large programs. Smaller programs usually mean one is a name and not a number, but also often mean fewer upper-level engineering electives. Fewer or more might not make a difference to a student, if the student's preferred upper level engineering electives are available.

Another thing is that degrees in "general engineering" are almost meaningless for technical jobs. Get a specific degree (e.g., Aero, Civil, EE, or other).

In the last two years, try to select rigorous upper-level electives that relate to the specific area where one wants to work. Rigor matters, not just in HS, but also in college and beyond. [/quote]
The best of both worlds that cover all of your points would be ivy/top privates:300-500 engineering students in each entering cohort, presence of phD programs in all departments, allowing smaller classes for undergraduates and access to grad-level classes. No one runs out of upper level options.

I will add ABET is a minimum: 30 math/basic science credit hours (8-9 semester courses) plus 45 engineering credit hours(13-14 semester courses). Every T15/ivy college private and maybe a handful of publics, go well beyond these minimum credit hours. I encourage parents and applicants to pull up each school’s curriculum and look. It is eye opening. [/quote]

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