I'm thinking about majoring in electrical engineering and would love some recommendations on the top schools in the U.S. for this program. Also, do any of these schools have strong internship opportunities? Thanks for any insight!
Sure, happy to provide some guidance! In the United States, a lot of schools have renowned electrical engineering programs.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, and University of California--Berkeley (UC Berkeley) typically top the list for excellent programs in electrical engineering.
Other notable programs include those at California Institute of Technology (Caltech), University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan--Ann Arbor, and Carnegie Mellon University.
As for the internship opportunities - absolutely! Many top engineering schools have partnerships with local tech companies or research labs offering excellent internship and co-op opportunities. For example, MIT is located in the Boston area, which is home to numerous tech startups and larger corporations. For Stanford and UC Berkeley, located in California, their close proximity to Silicon Valley provides a wide range of great internship opportunities.
You'll generally find that universities in major technological hubs or near manufacturing centers, like the San Francisco Bay Area or Detroit, will present good internship and job opportunities both during your degree and after graduation.
But remember, a good fit is also very important- so do consider aspects beyond rankings, like the size of the school, location, culture, cost, etc. Good luck!
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