<p>I wouldn’t waste my time and money applying to out-of-state publics for chemical engineering when you have top quality programs that will be cheaper for you in-state. Texas is the best state for chemical engineering employment opportunities…it helps to go to school in the oil biz’s backyard.</p>
<p>UT and TAMU can be your core targets. Texas Tech is a good option as well.<br>
Apply to Stanford and MIT as a reach. Rice is a good option too. </p>
<p>After getting my BS, I’ll probably work for 4-5 years for experience then do an MBA and do my graduate studies at a more academically prestigious university(i.e Stanford). But, that’s after I graduate. I will be graduating from a Houston school so the top engineering universities that appeal to me are UT and A&M (I dont like Texas Tech’s location @LakeWashington). If not UT (which is my ideal choice), I will probably go to A&M 'cause I can probably secure a full ride there. </p>
<p>For my out of state schools, Im planning on applying to UCB, Georgia Tech and one “ivy” (I know the term ivy is location based) league school.</p>
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A BS in ChemE is enough to get your foot in the door. I suggest working for a while after your BS. Your career path and interests may change while working. You can pursue a masters degree in engineering or an MBA and your employer will likely help you pay for it.</p>
<p>@UCBChemEGrad I’m definitely applying to Rice but I’m sort of deterred by the high costs. I’ve also taken two subject tests so that I meet the admission requirements there. </p>
<p>You won’t know the true out-of-pocket costs until you’ve been accepted and receive financial aid offers. You won’t need to make a decision until you’ve been dealt all the cards. Rice is worth an application. Just wait and see how the adcoms and financial aid officers decide your fate. </p>
<p>Excellent! Thanks for the awesome advice! @UCBChemEGrad </p>
<p>The former long-time CEO of Exxon is a UW and Uminn Chem E grad. Large oil services company Halliburton is a UW grad. and his former boss there was a also a UW alum–but you might know him better for his other job.</p>
<p>Been through this with child- Good Chem E programs that we found through our research- Georgia Tech, Drexel, Wisconsin, U Illinois Urbana, RPI, Caly Poly SLO, Rice in Texas, Minnesota, Purdue, U Delaware, NC State. Not sure about UTA as we didn’t look in that direction. Stanford is a LONG shot for most unfortunately, acceptance rates abismal. If you get into UTA you will save ALOT of money! Georgia Tech is ALWAYs at the top for most engineering disciplines, great campus (S thought it was too far from home)… Best of luck!!! </p>