Top Small Technical Engineering Schools
If you want to pursue a Technical Engineering Degree, but do not want to attend a large University there is several great small schools to choose from. Many of the schools are ranked among the top schools in the U.S.
- California Institute of Technology:
- Amherst College: This school is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and was founded in 1821. U.S. News and World Report ranked this college second in the nation among liberal arts colleges in 2011. It offers 36 different programs of study and there are approximately 1,700 students enrolled. The school has agreements with five area colleges where students can attend and earn credits toward their degree.
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art: This school is located in New York City, New York and was founded in 1859. It is ranked second among the best regional colleges in the North and third among the best engineering programs at the undergraduate level. It strives at providing its students with the best resources available.
This school is located in Pasadena, California and it was listed as one of the best colleges in the West in 2011. It was also listed as fourth among the top ten colleges for the best value in a private school. The school is highly selective as to the students who get admitted to their program. It offers both undergraduate and graduate programs of study. The college receives approximately $357 million in funding to advance technological and scientific research.