SJSU Aerospace vs UC Davis Aerospace?

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The discussion centers on the comparison between UC Davis and San Jose State University (SJSU) for pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering. The student is considering transferring to either institution and is particularly interested in the differences in their programs and research opportunities. UC Davis, being a University of California, is perceived to have a stronger research focus compared to SJSU, which only offers master's programs in mechanical and aerospace engineering and lacks a PhD option. However, the conversation highlights that the quality of undergraduate education may not necessarily differ significantly between the two schools. The student expresses a goal of working at Boeing after graduation, which adds to the importance of choosing the right program.
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Hello. I am a student at a junior college in the bay area of California. I plan on transfering to UC Davis or SJSU to major in Aerospace Engineering. Other than the fact that Davis is a UC and San Jose is a state university, and that probably means they don't do research, would going to Davis be better than SJSU? How are the programs different? I want to work at Boeing when I graduate.
 
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I would like to know this as well.
 
I can't speak to the benefits of one school over the other, but why would a state university not do research? I do see that SJSU does not offer a PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering... masters only. That doesn't necessarily mean that the undergraduate education you'd receive at UCDavis is any better than that of SJSU.

http://mae.ucdavis.edu/research/

http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/mae/research_facultyresearch.htm
 
I heard that they don't at SJSU. Thanks
 
What school do you go to?
 
Los Medanos College in the bay area. I plan on transfering to Davis or SJSU. What about you renob?
 
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