Bradley University's College of Engineering and Technology contains nearly 800 of the university's 5,300 undergrads. The college's goal is to produce graduates who have the technical and social ability to succeed in careers as engineering contractors. Courses are demanding but help students develop learning skills, speaking and writing skills, the ability to problem-solve and technical skills. Candidates to the College of Engineering and Technology are encouraged to take as many science and mathematics courses as possible.
North Carolina State University in Raleigh has a College of Engineering, which contains the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering. It is top-ranking in the areas of research and innovation. With nearly 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the program is considered one of the top engineering schools in the nation. Future professions include construction, design and sales. Students get hands-on experience in laboratories, research centers and institutes, in addition to classroom learning.
Nearly 800 engineers graduate annually from Oregon State University. In 2010, the university spent $27.5 million on research, an increase of more than $3.5 million from the previous year. New companies were created based on the findings of OSU technology. At OSU, it's all about hands-on learning, to provide graduates with the skills they need to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation. Industry executives go into classrooms regularly to show students what is expected of them when they enter the "real world." Students also get the opportunity to take part in paid internships so they can do real engineering work before leaving college.
California Polytechnic State University values a hands-on approach to learning. Students work closely with engineering contractors so they can learn exactly what it is like to be in that chosen field. Cal Poly was formed in 1901 specifically as a school that would teach about the arts and sciences, so engineering is a large and important part of the university's focus. Bachelor degrees are available in many engineering disciplines including civil, computer, electrical, architectural and manufacturing engineering.