UGA Engineering

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<p>Okay, so as far as I can tell, there is a strange mentality in Georgia when it comes to Engineering.</p>

<p>It seems that in Georgia, if you want to be an engineer, you go to Georgia Tech. I understand that, it's one of the best engineering schools anywhere. BUT, say you're like me, and you like UGA (Campus, students, extracurriculars, etc...) way more than GT , but you are still interested in engineering. I know that UGA's engineering school is new and some of the programs are still unaccredited, but some of them are (Computer Systems Engineering for example). I want to know if it's worth looking into studying this at UGA.</p>

<p>In a lot of states, multiple schools have engineering, and students study at whatever school they choose, but in Georgia, everyone seems to say "GT OR BUST." I know GT is great, but is it the only option in Georgia to land a good gig?</p>

<p>I mean, UGA is a great school (super competitive entrance requirements compared to almost every other big state school),
and is way more competitive than Southern Poly or Georgia Southern or somewhere like that. </p>

<p>Do students in Georgia have to say "Screw it" to engineering just because they aren't at GT?</p>

<p>Just want to hear some opinions from some engineers or some engineering students.</p>

<p>Thanks a lot.</p>

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<p>I’m bringing this post up because I have the same exact question. I live in Georgia as well and see the same mentality.</p>

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<p>Clearly engineering students can (and do) choose UGA and can be successful. However, GT has one of the best (if not best) engineering schools in the Southeast, while UGA’s program is still very limited. UGA awarded 61 BS degree’s in 2013 (19 in Agricultural Engineering, 8 in Biochemical, 13 in Biological, 4 in Computer Systems Engineering and 17 in Environmental) and only 8 MS degrees. </p>

<p>If you choose UGA, you need to be willing to take one of the ABET accredited programs. Notice that only Agricultural and Biological were accredited before 2010 (and both of these programs are NOT offered at GT): </p>

<p>Agricultural Engineering, BS
Accredited, 10/01/1961-Present</p>

<p>Biochemical Engineering, B.S.
Accredited, 10/01/2011-Present</p>

<p>Biological Engineering, BS
Accredited, 05/01/1994-Present</p>

<p>Computer Science, B.S.
Accredited, 10/01/2011-Present</p>

<p>Computer Systems Engineering, B.S.
Accredited, 10/01/2011-Present</p>

<p>Environmental Engineering, BS
Accredited, 10/01/2010-Present</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>

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<p>I believe Civil Engineering , B.S. Is accredited too. I agree with you gator about only enrolling in the accredited programs. Thanks for your response.</p>

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<p>I take it back about civil engineering being accredited, my bad.</p>