<p>Hey folks, I am currently admitted to the engineering colleges of University of Washington, California Polytechnic, Georgia Tech, and Boston University. I have done a lot of research comparing these schools, and as far as aerospace engineering rankings go, Cal Poly and Georgia Tech tend to be out in front. Is there anyone in the aerospace field that could offer some insight about how these four schools are regarded by employers?
Much thanks!</p>
<p>I suggest you do a little more research. <a href=“http://main.abet.org/aps/Accreditedprogramsearch.aspx”>http://main.abet.org/aps/Accreditedprogramsearch.aspx</a> BU does not have an ABET accredited aero program. That doesn’t mean you couldn’t get into the industry under Mech E but that wasn’t what you asked. </p>
<p>I don’t think any of them are disregarded by employers. Employers are looking to hire people with certain skill sets. They’re not looking at the prestige differences between these schools, whatever that might be. So you get hired for the familiarity you have with certain technologies, your internships, evidence of your ability to work in teams, your letters of recommendation, etc. The school on the sheepskin comes further down the list. Do good work. Do a lot of it. Acquire a broad range of skills. Treat your internship like a job interview. You’ll find work somewhere in the country.</p>
<p>See if you can find outcomes on each college website to see where students are employed after graduating.</p>
<p>Many companies hire engineers from local area schools. Think about where you might want to live and do internships. Many engineering students are offered jobs through their internships.</p>
<p>Given that the University of Washington is around the corner from Boeing, you might check out the school’s relationship with the company. I’m sure they hire a ton of UW grads, and the rest are picked up by suppliers or other related companies. Georgia Tech probably has the same relationship with Lockheed.</p>
<p>Employable - I would go with schools that have a good co-op program like Northeastern or Drexel.</p>
<p>A local state school in an aerospace dominated state would also be a good choice.</p>