Drexel College of Engineering at Drexel University, the nation's largest private engineering college, has an enrollment of more than 3,000 undergraduate engineering students. "U.S.News & World Report" ranked the university No. 51 in its 2010 survey of 198 engineering schools.
The school offers bachelor's curricula in engineering that are combined with an M.D., M.B.A. or a Juris Doctor degree. The school offers degree programs in architectural, chemical, civil, computer, computer science, electrical, management, environmental, materials science, mechanical, software and telecommunications engineering. Part of the school's engineering work takes place in the Edmund D. Bossone Research and Enterprise Center, a multimillion-dollar glass complex facing the city with offices, auditoriums, laboratories and conference rooms.
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street
CAT Suite 170
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-895-2210
drexel.edu
Norwich University, the country's oldest private engineering school, offers three bachelor's degrees in engineering in mechanical, civil and environmental, electrical and computer with minor focuses in management and engineering science. Undergraduate classes have an average of 14 students to maximize one-on-one attention. On-campus residents may choose between a traditional or military corps college experience.
The school has designed an online master's degree program in civil engineering that students can complete in 18 to 21 months. The Capstone residency gives graduate students hands-on experience in the professional world building project management and problem-solving skills with a strong knowledge of mathematics, technology and fundamentals of engineering.
Norwich University
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663
802-485-2000
800-468-6679 (toll-free)
norwich.edu
Vanderbilt University, the South's oldest private engineering school, trains students in a $28 million high-tech facility with 50 laboratories and classrooms, according to its website. "U.S. News & World Report" rated the college No. 37 of 198 engineering schools nationwide in 2010.
The school offers seven bachelor's degrees in engineering in biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, computer/engineering sciences, electrical and mechanical. The college offers master's and Ph.D. engineering degree programs in biomedical, chemical/biomolecular, civil, computer science, electrical, environmental, mechanical and material science. Students can elect for dual majors, minors and concentrations in various engineering concentrations. Students have opportunities to study abroad during their studies.
Vanderbilt University
2301 Vanderbilt Place
PMB 351826
Nashville, TN 37235-1826
615-343-8061
vanderbilt.edu