Hey guys! So I got accepted to the University of Virginia!!! My intended major was mechanical engineering, but recent alumni have warned me that MechE at UVA is weak and jobs cannot be obtained. I just wanted to hear if that was true, because I also have heard from other sources that MechE at UVA is suffering. I intend to either enter the oil industry or aerospace industry. Thanks!!!
Instead of going with what one person says, check out the engineering school’s annual report (this is 2013…I’m sure 2014 is on their website somewhere): http://www.seas.virginia.edu/admin/careerdev/files/seasannualreport.pdf
There’s a ton of great data in that report.
The engineering program at UVA is just fine. And that is coming from a Hokie. (please don’t tell anyone in Blacksburg)
Ditto; the UVA Mechanical Engineering department is solid. In recent years UVA has sought to “innovate” its engineering education. You will notice that the required curriculum is a bit different from many other engineering colleges. No worries because of course it’s all ABET accredited.