Students can benefit from a small class size (approximately 21 students) and individual attention from a dedicated teaching faculty with professional industry experience. There are more than 80 on-campus laboratories and studios, which are an integral component of all majors at Wentworth. Located in the academic and medical center of Boston, Wentworth offers programs in the fields of architecture, computer science, construction management, design, engineering, biomedical engineering (beginning Fall 2009), engineering technology, environmental science, and management.
Wentworth offers one of the most comprehensive cooperative education (co-op) ... [more]
The Tagliatela College of Engineering at the University of New Haven (UNH) has been offering degrees in engineering since 1920. The College offers four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in the following disciplines: chemical; civil; computer; electrical; mechanical engineering; systems; computer science, chemistry and information technology. A Bachelor of General Engineering degree, is also offered, which blends elements from each concentration to provide students with a broad general knowledge base. Students are encouraged either to participate in UNH's cooperative education program or to assist a ... [more]
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Engineering is one of the most demanding and time-intensive programs in university. Many programs seem to be designed to "weed out" the students who do not have the drive and determination to devote all their waking hours (including many when they should be sleeping) to coursework. Not only do engineers take more classes per semester than students in other faculties, but most classes have a lab component that adds to the number of hours a student must spend on campus.
Despite these challenges, many students who enroll in engineering programs think that the degree they receive is worth the hard work and sacrifice. Engineers have a range of careers open to them, are on the cutting-edge of new technologies, and are often involved in designing products and goods that help other people. The challenge of problem-solving is another reason that students pursue a career in engineering. Engineers ask why and how systems work, and work to improve them.
Engineering programs are generally less flexible than other disciplines. Students may not be able to take many electives, because they must complete so many credits towards their engineering degree. Students who do have part-time jobs often work on-campus for their professors, in a lab or doing research.
