Hey all, I'm deep into the college search and seriously considering majoring in chemical engineering. I'm a bit lost though, as there are so many options out there. Could anyone point me towards some reliable rankings for this discipline?
Absolutely, pinpointing the right schools for specific disciplines like chemical engineering can be a little daunting. The U.S. News & World Report regularly publishes rankings for undergraduate engineering programs, including chemical engineering.
As of their most recent rankings, the top five schools in the United States for chemical engineering according to U.S. News & World Report are:
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
2. University of California--Berkeley (UC Berkeley)
3. Stanford University (Stanford)
4. University of Texas--Austin (UT Austin)
5. University of Wisconsin--Madison (UW Madison)
Keep in mind, the best program for you also depends on other factors like fit, location, tuition, financial aid, campus culture, opportunities for hands-on research, etc. Don't make your decision based on ranking alone - it's essential to consider all factors that are important to you in a college experience.
Also, remember not to disregard smaller or less well-known schools – some of them have amazing chemical engineering programs with great faculty and resources. A good place to start might be to look at schools that have an ABET accreditation for their Chemical Engineering program, which is a mark of quality assurance for programs in the STEM fields.
I hope this helps and best of luck with your search!
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