I've been researching 3-2 engineering programs to get both a liberal arts degree and an engineering degree. Can anyone recommend the best schools that offer these programs?
I'd be happy to help you with that! Here are some top 3-2 engineering programs in the United States:
1. Columbia University 3-2 Combined Plan Program:
Columbia University partners with a number of outstanding liberal arts colleges to offer this program. Students spend their first three years at a liberal arts college, then transfer to Columbia University's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science for the final two years. Upon completion, students receive a BA degree from their liberal arts college and a BS degree in engineering from Columbia. Some of the participating liberal arts colleges include Amherst College, Colby College, Middlebury College, Oberlin College, and Williams College.
2. California Institute of Technology (Caltech) 3-2 Program:
Caltech has 3-2 engineering agreements with several top liberal arts colleges such as Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Occidental College, Pomona College, and Pitzer College. Students spend their first three years at their home institution, then spend their final two years at Caltech, where they earn both a BA degree in liberal arts and a BS degree in engineering.
3. Washington University in St. Louis Dual Degree Program:
Washington University offers a flexible dual degree program in which students can spend three years at a partner liberal arts college before transferring to the McKelvey School of Engineering. Students then spend two or more years at Washington University, earning a BA/BS degree from their liberal arts college and a BS degree in engineering from Washington University. Partner schools include Brandeis University, Carleton College, Case Western Reserve University, and Grinnell College, among many others.
These are just a few examples of top 3-2 engineering programs in the US. There are many more well-regarded institutions that offer similar programs, so you may want to explore additional options and see which programs align best with your academic interests and goals.
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