Which state in the US has the most 4 year colleges to study engineering at

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the comparison of states in the US regarding the number of four-year colleges that offer engineering programs. Participants explore which states have the most institutions, particularly focusing on California, Massachusetts, and others, while also considering factors like population and geographical area.

Discussion Character

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  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question whether Colorado has more engineering colleges than California.
  • One participant suggests Massachusetts and California as states with many engineering colleges but admits a lack of empirical data.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for studying at MIT in Massachusetts, highlighting its reputation.
  • It is noted that larger states tend to have more universities, with a participant wagering that California, New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania have more schools than Massachusetts.
  • California is mentioned to have 33 ABET accredited engineering schools, while Colorado has 10, Massachusetts has 15, New York has 25, Texas has 27, and Pennsylvania has 23.
  • A participant points out that when considering universities per square mile, Massachusetts surpasses California.
  • Ohio is mentioned as having 32 ABET schools, which is close to California's number, and the participant notes the combined total of ABET schools in several Midwestern states.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on which states have the most engineering colleges, with no consensus reached on a definitive ranking or comparison. The discussion includes both quantitative data and subjective preferences.

Contextual Notes

Participants rely on population size and geographical considerations to discuss the number of universities, but the implications of quality versus quantity remain unresolved.

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Are there more in say , Colorado, than there are in California ?
And Which state, given the choice, would you prefer to study science, engineering, or math in ?
 
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Off the cuff, I want to say MA and CA - but I don't have any empirical data to back that up.

I'd prefer to study in MA - MIT to be specific. Would I get in - well, you didn't ask that ;)
 
land_of_ice said:
Are there more in say , Colorado, than there are in California ?
And Which state, given the choice, would you prefer to study science, engineering, or math in ?

If I had the choice (money and intelligence not withstanding) I would of course prefer the best...MIT.

CS
 
In general, the larger the population of the state, the more universities it has. While MA is top heavy with good universities, I'd wager that there are more schools in CA, NY, TX, PA, etc.
 
TMFKAN64 said:
In general, the larger the population of the state, the more universities it has. While MA is top heavy with good universities, I'd wager that there are more schools in CA, NY, TX, PA, etc.

I agree TX does have quite a few engineering schools as well.

CS
 
TMFKAN64 said:
In general, the larger the population of the state, the more universities it has. While MA is top heavy with good universities, I'd wager that there are more schools in CA, NY, TX, PA, etc.
I agree - population is probably proportional the number of universities. Quality versus quantity is another discussion.
 
California has 33 ABET accredited schools. CO has 10. MA has 15. NY has 25. TX has 27. PA has 23.
 
If you think in terms of universities per square mile, MA beats CA hands down. :biggrin:

Hey... I just realized that Ohio (my home state) has 32 ABET schools, almost as many as California! Nothing in Cal Tech's league, but Case Western Reserve ought to be decent, if you can stand living in Cleveland. :rolleyes: (I grew up not far from Cleveland, so I'm entitled to poke fun at it. :smile:)

Add up Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin, and you get a total area comparable to California, and 92 ABET schools.
 
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