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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We spoke with practicing engineers before DS picked a school, and some schools had better placement and prestige within industry.  Higher ranking schools, especially schools with high engineering rankings, had a better reputation amongst engineers.

From DS’s experience, his friends at better schools are receiving better internship opportunities - greater number of offers, better companies, and higher pay.

DS is at a higher rated school and has done two internships with leading chemical manufacturers. His friends at lower ranked schools have not done any. The number and quality of companies that are participating in the fall career fairs are notable. Also, the recruitment is frequently by alumni.

I’m not saying you cannot get a job from lower ranking schools. The difference is that the options are generally greater from schools with better reputations. [/quote]
My DH and his engineering friends would disagree with you. There is a huge demand for engineers and they are struggling to fill.positions. they had a hard time filling internships.  what is more i.portant that actual school.are grades. 
My husband has been trying to fill a junior level mechanical engineer position and as soon as he makes an offer, another company outbids him. We are talking $130k+ for 2-5 years experience. [/quote]

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