<p>My son has narrowed his choices for Chemical Engineering to Drexel, University of New Hampshire and University of Massachusetts - Amherst. Any thoughts/experiences with any of these schools?</p>
<p>Thx, Dan D</p>
<p>BUMP</p>
<p>Wow, nothing on any of these schools?! How about just UMass or Drexel, since he’s eliminated UNH?</p>
<p>Dan D</p>
<p>I looked on ABET.org (engineering school program accreditation) website.
Both UMass and Drexel are accredited in chemical engineering (Drexel in 1936 and Amherst in 1958). </p>
<p>USNews doesn’t have your choices ranked for undergrad chemical engineering. However, for graduate chemical engineering, which can be a good proxy for strength of the undergrad program, UMass ranks #27 (tied with Johns Hopkins and Ohio State) while Drexel is not ranked.</p>
<p>Both programs are likely to meet your son’s academic needs. If he gets a BS in chemical engineering, pay and job opportunities are likely to be the same from both. If one option is significantly cheaper for your son, I would tend to favor it. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, I don’t have any experience with the schools to comment about all important environmental factors. </p>
<p>Good luck to your son!</p>
<p>Thx, UCB, just looking for any assistance for my son to make his decision… He has actually eliminated UNH so we’re down to 2!</p>
<p>Dan D</p>