Stanford University, in Stanford, California, is the second-best engineering program in the country, and the best in California, according to a 2010 "US News & World Report" ranking. Stanford's program emphasizes a multi-disciplinary approach to student learning, and students work hands-on with leaders in the community and across the country. Annual tuition is approximately $39,840, and there are around 4,000 students in the engineering program.
Stanford University
518 Memorial Way
Stanford, CA 94305
650-723-2766
soe.stanford.edu/
The University of California Berkeley in Berkeley is the third-best engineering program in the country and the second-best in California, according to "US News & World Report." This program emphasizes math and science studies, as well as humanities and social science courses to prepare students for an interdisciplinary approach to engineering. The university also offers dozen of student societies, which provide students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain valuable work experience. Approximately 1,768 students are enrolled in the program.
University of California Berkeley
Bechtel Engineering Center
Berkeley, CA 94709
510-642-3366
coe.berkeley.edu/
The California Institute of Technology in Pasadena is the seventh-best engineering program in the country and the third best in the state, according to "US News & World Report." Students may choose from a variety of engineering programs, including bioengineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering and environmental science engineering. Students are taught a broad range of interdisciplinary concepts, and work hands-on with engineers in the surrounding community. The program has approximately 530 students and the annual tuition is roughly $33,320.
California Institute of Technology
1200 East California Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91125
626-395-6811
caltech.edu/