<p>^^^ Oh, maybe due to having a 1960 on the SAT, wanting engineering and needing $$$…</p>
<p>Clarkson isn’t at the top of the engineering schools, but it does produce grads that go on and do engineering. I think it’s location hurts it as far as attracting students. The others likely do too, though I’ll admit to not knowing any IRL. The OP should ask the schools where recent grads have been hired.</p>
<p>WPI and RPI would also be worth checking into. I believe they were mentioned earlier.</p>