What 4 year colleges are there in california where you can study engineering at

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for four-year colleges in California that offer programs in engineering, specifically Electrical Engineering and Physics. Participants share their experiences and opinions on various institutions, considering factors such as program quality and admission difficulty.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for recommendations for schools in California that offer Electrical Engineering and Physics, excluding several well-known institutions.
  • Another participant recommends UC Davis, sharing personal positive experiences with its engineering and physics programs.
  • Stanford is mentioned as having an excellent Engineering Department, with a follow-up question regarding its admission difficulty compared to Berkeley.
  • A participant suggests that most four-year universities should have EE programs and physics courses, emphasizing the importance of program quality and cost of attendance.
  • Harvey Mudd is proposed as another potential option for studying engineering.

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Participants express varying opinions on the best institutions, with no consensus on a single recommendation. There are differing views on the quality and focus of programs at UC versus Cal State schools, as well as on admission difficulties among top schools.

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Participants mention factors such as program quality, cost of attendance, and the potential for pursuing a Master's degree, but these considerations remain subjective and dependent on individual circumstances.

Who May Find This Useful

Prospective engineering students in California, particularly those interested in Electrical Engineering and Physics, as well as individuals evaluating different college options based on program quality and costs.

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Can anyone recommend a school in California, other than:
UCLA, Berkley, Cal State North ridge, or Sandiego, that offers Electrical engineering , and physics
 
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UC Davis. That's where I got my BSEE (MSEE at another school), and very much enjoyed the physics classes that I took there. That was 30 years ago, but I generally go back each year for "Picnic Day" in the spring, and their EE and engineering programs have been growing steadily.
 
Stanford has an excellent Engineering Department as well.
 
Dembadon said:
Stanford has an excellent Engineering Department as well.

Stanford is more difficult to get into than Berkley , correct?
 
I can't imagine you couldn't find an EE program and physics courses at any 4 year uni. The questions should be quality of program, cost of attendance (include dorm or apartment expenses if you can't commute and commuting expenses if you can). Also consider your path. If you are planning to seek out a Masters, UC programs will probably be better, but Cal State tend to be more hands on which is more inline with starting work with your BS (at least that's what I'm told by my physics/engineering professor). Neither should be a limiting factor for going for a Masters or starting work with a BS. I'd try to get into the best program you can afford.
 
How about Harvey Mudd?
 

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