Need help finding a school for aerospace and astronautical engineering

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying reputable schools for aerospace and astronautical engineering. Participants share their insights on various institutions and offer suggestions based on personal knowledge and rankings.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about good schools for aerospace and astronautical engineering, mentioning Embry-Riddle as a possibility but expressing uncertainty.
  • Another participant suggests that the original question is too vague and recommends providing more specific criteria for better responses. They list several schools including Cal Poly, UC Davis, UC Irvine, MIT, Princeton, Penn State, Stanford, US Air Force Academy, and University of Texas Austin.
  • A participant acknowledges the suggestion and asks specifically about Embry-Riddle, noting conflicting rankings found online.
  • One participant looks up Embry-Riddle and concludes that while it may not be the top-ranked school, it offers a solid education in aeronautical engineering.
  • Another participant suggests considering schools based on the user's location, mentioning UT Austin and Texas A&M for Texas residents and UC schools for those in California.
  • A participant from Kansas expresses willingness to relocate for a good education and mentions having read conflicting rankings about Embry-Riddle.
  • Wichita State University is recommended for its good program and connections with local aerospace businesses.
  • Georgia Institute of Technology is noted as being ranked number 2 for aerospace engineering, just below MIT, with a provided link to the rankings and acceptance rate.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best schools, as opinions vary regarding rankings and the significance of different programs. Multiple competing views remain regarding the reputation of Embry-Riddle and other institutions.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding the rankings of schools, and some responses depend on personal experiences and regional considerations. The discussion reflects a variety of perspectives on what constitutes a good aerospace engineering program.

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What are some good schools for aerospace and astronautical engineering? I've heard that Embry-Riddle is good but I don't really know. I've looked at some cites and they all say different schools are good, but i just don't know. Anyone know anywhere I should look?
 
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A question this general could easily get results from a google search. Questions like this are much more likely to get results if you post specifics; asking questions as vague as simply requesting lists of schools for aerospace engnieering could use some more focus. For example, asking people which school they'd recommend out of a list of engineering schools would probably get better results.

As for your question, these schools come to mind: Cal Poly, UC Davis, UC Irvine, MIT, Princeton, Penn State, Stanford, US Air Force Academy, University of Texas Austin. I'm sure there are plenty of others (get on Google).
 


Ill do that, thanks. Any chance youve heard of embry-riddle?
A couple places on google said theyre a good school ranked number 1 and others didnt rank them at all
 
I hadn't, so I looked it up. It's definitely not #1 by BS prestigious standards, but it'll definitely give you a very solid education in aeronautical engineering. Sounds like the primary purpose of the whole school is basically...well, aeronautical engineering haha. Can't go wrong with that.
 
Where do you live? If you live in Texas, there are several good schools, such as UT Austin and Texas A&M. If you live in California, think about some of the UC's. So on and so forth - look at what schools are in your state.
 
Thanks camjohn, i read some where that it was #1 but that was one site haha. And i live in Kansas, but I'll move anywhere for a good education
 
Oh, definitely check out Wichita State University. Their program is good, and since they're located in Wichita, they keep in intimate contact with the local aerospace businesses (Boeing, for example).
 

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