<p>Which one is better between a not so prestige universities with top ranked engineering deparment ( UIUC... U Mich) and a very prestige universities with not so well known engineering department (Harvard ... Princeton... Brown) ??? Which one would you prefer?? Which one is easier to get a good job?</p>
<p>This really depends on what you want to do.</p>
<p>If you really intend to work as an engineer, then it's probably better to choose the prestigious engineering program. </p>
<p>However, if you don't intend to work as an engineer, i.e. you see an engineering degree as a pathway to other things like banking or consulting or management, or you feel that you may end up switching majors our of engineering, then you may prefer the prestigious university with the not-so-well-known engineering department</p>
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However, if you don't intend to work as an engineer, i.e. you see an engineering degree as a pathway to other things like banking or consulting or management, or you feel that you may end up switching majors our of engineering, then you may prefer the prestigious university with the not-so-well-known engineering department
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<p>If you're unsure, a school that is very good in all areas may be your best bet. Obviously, an important factor here would be how easy it is to change out; for example, while Berkeley is very good in many areas, it can be hard to get out of engineering if you're not doing so well.</p>
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