MIT was founded in 1861 and currently offers programs in electrical engineering and electronics. It is the top-rated school for these programs; however, it is also extremely selective, accepting only 11 percent of applicants. It is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and boasts approximately 10,000 students (as of 2011). If you are interested in engineering and other more-intensive aspects of electronics, then MIT will suit your needs quite well.
Stanford University is located in Stanford, California, and is attended by approximately 15,000 students (as of 2011). Stanford is also extremely selective, accepting on average just under 10 percent of applicants. The school offers courses in both electronics and electrical engineering and is ranked fifth in the nation for its performance.
The Berkley campus of the University of California has been ranked the second-best engineering school in the nation. It places a specific emphasis on electrical engineering and electronics. The school is attended by 25,000 undergraduates and an additional 10,000 graduate students (2011 figures). Like other top schools, the average high school grade point average and SAT scores of accepted students are extremely high (3.9 and 1200 to 1299, respectively).
DeVry University is a trade school that offers both online and campus-based education. Currently, more than 80,000 students are enrolled in DeVry programs (as of 2011). DeVry's campuses are scattered throughout the United States and Canada, but the school's engineering programs also offer online accreditation. Because of its breadth and focus on trade skills, DeVry is not as stringently selective as entirely campus-based universities.
Penn Foster is a vocational school that offers trade education both online and by mail. The school is open to applicants over the age of 18 and thus does not require the strict application procedures of traditional universities. Penn Foster offers courses in both electronics and electrical engineering, as well as business, education and other trade skills.