<p>Hi, I'm sort of torn between engineering and economics, so I've decided to look for schools that excel at both, so that no matter which one I choose, I will be at a good school. I've also considered a double major in these subjects, and I want a school that would be good at both. So that's my question. Which schools are good at both undergraduate engineering and undergraduate economics? In case you helpful people were wondering, I'm in the top 1% of my class, my scores are competitive anywhere yadda yadda yadda.</p>
<p>What other characteristics are you looking for? small/large; urban/rural; public/private, etc.</p>
<p>It is perfectly possible to double major in Econ and Engineering. Below are some excellent options:</p>
<p>Carnegie Mellon University
Cornell University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Northwestern University
Princeton University
Stanford University
University of California-Berkeley
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Wisconsin-Madison</p>
<p>wow, alex it must be the first time slipped typing the big blue name.</p>
<p>Hehe. I just noticed that too. Of course Alexandre can always correct his posts. He has the power!</p>
<p>itsme, that wasn’t a slip, that was blasphemy!</p>
<p>Do not do a double major to ANYTHING if you pick engineering. Yes, it can be done, but an engineering major has some very rigorous requirements. A competent engineer can do pretty much anything that most other majors can do…and, if you’ve spent your time well, you won’t have any trouble finding a job, etc. You’ll have a couple of free electives (some free from a set-approved list, and some might be “free for all”. At that point, you can fill up on econ), at MOST, do a minor in econ.</p>
<p>But, what are your college preferences? We can give you a more solid list with those. Geographical, size, urban/rural, if money is an issue, etc.</p>
<p>cloakandstagger, I have known many students who double majored in Engineering and a humanity or social science. It usually takes an additional term to graduate, but it is certainly manageable.</p>
<p>Cal Poly and Harvey Mudd.
For Engineering.</p>
<p>The best engineering schools will be ones where classmates are recruited by world’s top companies. It’s good to be in this sort of environment. It makes engineering less of an academic exercise, and more of a real-world experience. Focus on top engineering schools in major economic hubs. The list will narrow itself down. </p>
<p>Forget econ as a major. It’s academic navel-gazing. It has good basic concepts, but a major provides little of use. </p>
<p>If you’re gunning for top engineering programs (particularly in computers/electronics), then scores and grades are the bare minimum. You’ll need to show relevant extracurricular work or your own personal projects.</p>
<p>This is a really popular option at Duke and Penn as well (the Economics/Enginnering combo). Why did the super moderator not include these schools? I would drop Wisconsin if your scores are truly at the top 1% and your credentials give you a good chance everywhere. It simply is not at the same level of prestige as the other schools listed. Michigan is already a sufficient safety for you if you are as qualified as you say.</p>
<p>“This is a really popular option at Duke and Penn as well (the Economics/Enginnering combo). Why did the super moderator not include these schools?” </p>
<p>Because Duke and Penn not particularly strong overall in engineering, that’s why. For some reason you think Duke is excellent in every area of study. Michigan may or may not be the OP’s safety, but I can tell you that Michigan blows Duke away in overall engineering. Simply put, Duke does not “excel” in engineering with the exception of one area.</p>
<p>US News ranking, undergraduate engineering: Michigan #6, Wisconsin #13, Duke #24, Penn #27. The OP asked which schools “excel at both” engineering and economics–not which schools merely offer both.</p>
<p>Duke and Penn are solid in Engineering, but then again, so are Brown, Dartmouth, Columbia and Harvard. I think one must pick reaches judicially since it is unwise to apply to more than 4 or 5 of them. For someone interested in Engineering, reaches such as CMU, Cornell, MIT, Northwestern, Princeton, Stanford and Cal are better options than schools such as Duke or Penn.</p>
<p>I also think it is wise to keep Wisconsin as Michigan has been unpredictible of late.</p>