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I am thinking about electrical engineering specifically. #math

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Eric’s Answer

Peyton, from my observation of the many engineering colleges out there I see most undergraduate programs as being fairly equal. The disparity among engineering colleges is more prevalent in the graduate programs. So, my recommendation is to choose the college that is most affordable. If graduate school is desired after your undergraduate studies then a little research into the best school would be warranted at that time. By then, you should know what your focus will be and your professors can help guide you in choosing the best graduate school. But, if you are satisfied with undergraduate studies, I recommend making the most of those studies by taking as many courses in the specific area of emphasis that you want in your career. Within electrical engineering are a variety of sectors of emphasis (e.g., electronics, electromagnetics, telecommunications, control systems, and power engineering). Your career will probably be specific to one of those areas of emphasis; so, the more courses you can take in that area, the better prepared you will be once you graduate. Your resume will be more attractive to a telecommunications company if they see that the focus of your upper-level coursework is in telecommunications rather than a little of all of the sectors of electrical engineering. The same can be said for most of the other sectors. Your first two years will mostly be general engineering courses that everyone will take, so you have time to figure out an area emphais. But, by your junior year you will help your career the most if you plan out your upper-level engineering coursework to match your desired and chosen area of emphasis.
All the best,
Eric
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덕윤’s Answer

University of Waterloo (ON, Canada, famous for engineering) could be an option although it's outside the US. Its Co-Op Programs include very good real-world job application processes.
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Dr. Dennis’s Answer

I would suggest checking your public universities in your state since they offer in-state and lower tuition. Avoid borrowing too much money for undergraduate education.
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Simeon’s Answer

If you're interested in coming to Texas, Texas A&M University is one of the best engineering universities in the nation with a widespread alumni network that can help you find work post-graduation. Many of my friends went there and were very pleased with their experience.
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