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Does it matter what university you get into for engineering?
I'm an aspiring aerospace engineering, and I wonder if there's really a big difference between a degree from a "prestigious" university and one from a state university. #university #college #engineer
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Joseph’s Answer
Yes and no. Aerospace is a bit more stringent on who they hire. My personal advice is any college with an ABET accredited mechanical/aerospace program will work.
Personally the two things I would focus on for aerospace would be a high graduating gpa and involvement in relevant clubs/internships that can carry over to your professional career.
Personally the two things I would focus on for aerospace would be a high graduating gpa and involvement in relevant clubs/internships that can carry over to your professional career.
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Julian’s Answer
Yes, it matters which university you apply for engineering. Review the universities you are interested in. Top 5 engineering universities such as MIT and Stanford you could consider.
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Sarah’s Answer
I would strongly recommend attending a school with an ABET accredited program. This is a robust accreditation and many employers seek candidates who went to these schools.
No matter what school you go to, assuming it has a good program, there will be employers who recruit there, probably those that are located in the same geographical area. If you know generally where you want to live, it might be a good idea to look at schools in that area first.
Going to a top university is great for your resume, and I doubt anyone would argue against that. However, as someone who attended a state college followed by a smaller state university, I can say that the money I saved and the diverse connections I made were well worth it, and it has not affected my career negatively at all. Employers who care about diversity of thought will purposely recruit from a variety of universities. It's most important that you might the right choice for yourself!
No matter what school you go to, assuming it has a good program, there will be employers who recruit there, probably those that are located in the same geographical area. If you know generally where you want to live, it might be a good idea to look at schools in that area first.
Going to a top university is great for your resume, and I doubt anyone would argue against that. However, as someone who attended a state college followed by a smaller state university, I can say that the money I saved and the diverse connections I made were well worth it, and it has not affected my career negatively at all. Employers who care about diversity of thought will purposely recruit from a variety of universities. It's most important that you might the right choice for yourself!
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Mark’s Answer
If you are dead set on an engineering career then the choice of school can be important. You'll want to pick one of the so-called top tier schools. My choice would be Purdue University. Their engineering program is renowned. The university is superbly run without a tuition increase in many years. If you decide engineering isn't for you (as I did) there are many highly regarded opportunities from which to choose.