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The Top 5 Engineering Schools in the Nation

September 29th, 2009 by Adrienne Carlson | 2 Comments | Filed in College Planning

College is a necessity in this day and age for each one of us because it is a stepping stone to success in life. But there are some schools that are more than just stepping stones; in fact, they’re the best bridges you can find to help you make the crossover from a raw adolescent to a mature and intelligent college graduate. These are our country’s best schools, the ones that feature top notch infrastructure and the crème de la crème of the pedagogical world.

engineer projectIf you’re looking for the best engineering schools in the nation as recognized by academia, read on:

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this school is the most prestigious university in the USA and probably the world. It has five schools and one college. The MIT School of Engineering offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Science degrees through its eight academic departments. It is the largest school at MIT.
  • Stanford University: Also known as the Leland Stanford Junior University, this school is located in Stanford, California. The Stanford School of Engineering is renowned the world over for its academic excellence and world famous alumni, most of whom have gone on to create well-known and successful brand names and companies.
  • University of California-Berkeley: This public research university located in Berkeley, California has the distinguished honor of being ranked third in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. It offers as many as 300 graduate and undergraduate programs in a variety of disciplines and is ranked second for its undergraduate engineering programs.
  • Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech): Although located at Georgia, Atlanta, this university has satellite campuses all over the world including Savannah in Georgia, Metz in France, Athlone in Ireland, Shanghai in China and in Singapore. Georgia Tech has six colleges and is renowned for its science and technology programs with special emphasis on engineering and computing.
  • University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign: Founded in Urbana, Illinois in 1867, this university has 18 colleges that offer over 150 courses of study. Some of the best engineering programs in the USA are offered at this university.

This guest article was written by Adrienne Carlson, who regularly writes on the topic of online engineering degrees. Adrienne welcomes your comments and questions at her email address:  adrienne.carlson1@gmail.com

Photo Credit:  Sanja Gjenero


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Online Learning & Your Busy Schedule

April 6th, 2009 by Matthew C. Keegan | 5 Comments | Filed in Advanced Education

Last week, we discussed trade schools and how they can be a very good way for a person to transition from one career to another. After all, if you already have a bachelor’s degree or some form of education beyond high school, can you really see yourself attending classes for the next four years full time? Most people cannot.

Excellent Opportunities To Learn Online

online learningThanks to the rise of online learning, educational opportunities for students has never been better. For the most part, you can take classes when you want and at the speed that works best for you.  Best of all, unlike attending a brick and mortar institution, if a new job does come up, you won’t be forced to make a choice between it and your continued schooling. By taking online classes you can juggle your schedule accordingly and do both!

Our partner site, SayLearning.com has a wealth of information pertaining to online learning, including career specific occupations. Did you know that all degree levels can be earned online? Not just a certificate or diploma, mind you but associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees can had through schools who offer these programs via the internet.

Types of Online Course Study

The areas of discipline are wide and varied too and include, but aren’t limited to the following subjects: business, government, nursing, education, law, management, nonprofit, architecture, masonry, technology, digital media, psychology, fashion, culinary and more. Some coursework can be completed 100% online while others may require the occasional onsite class or third party testing.

Schools Promoting Online Learning

From the onset, schools dedicated to providing online learning helped to bolster online learning including the University of Phoenix, DeVry Institute, The Art Institutes, Kaplan University, ITT Technical Institute, Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America, Westwood College, Lincoln Tech, ECPI College of Technology, CDI College and many, many more.

Traditional colleges, those with large campuses scattered across the country, are also offering online coursework, some of which can be completed entirely without ever having to set foot on campus. These schools include the University of North Carolina, Brigham Young University, University of Michigan, Princeton University, Stanford University, Arizona State University, Rutgers University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Caldwell College, College of Charleston, University of Chicago, University of Alaska at Anchorage, Pepperdine University, Tulsa University, Boston College and many, many more schools.

Yes, You Have Options

Of course, taking classes is one thing but affording it is something else. With many people having lost their jobs recently and with others worrying about their finances, taking a class could be the last thing on their mind. Fortunately, grant programs, college scholarships, student loans and other options can remove that barrier, allowing unemployed or career changing students to advance themselves at this time. Check out these online tools to help you weigh your options.


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Get Your Grad Degree Online From Top Schools

June 10th, 2008 by Matthew C. Keegan | 2 Comments | Filed in College News

The internet is a terrific leveling field as it provides a solid way for people to connect from across the world regardless of their age, gender, social status, college educationor ethnicity. It is almost hard to believe that before the mid-1990s, online access was very uncommon, but today even some tribesmen in remote African villages are now online.

Schools of higher education were among the first users touting the benefits of the internet, with the University of Phoenix getting its start in the 1980s, well before “modem” was a household word. Today, hundreds of schools are offering online degrees, including the following grad programs from five top flight universities:

Edinburgh Business School (EBS) — Located in Scotland, EBS is part of Heriot-Watt University and has a global reputation for providing an excellent MBA degree. Online learning is typically very expensive, but an MBA from EBS will cost approximately $15,000, adjusted for monetary variations.

Stanford Center For Professional Development — Stanford University’s reputation comes to your home computer, allowing students to receive grad degrees in Engineering.

Florida State University — FSU’s College of Social Work was one of the first schools to offer masters degrees to students, making their program available online in 2001.

The Franklin Institute Online — Drexel University’s Franklin Institute is educating students seeking an MS in Education. For taking classes online, Franklin offers students a 10-25% discount on tuition.

Carnegie Mellon — You can receive your Master in Software Engineering online thanks to a program developed by Carnegie Mellon.

Some schools, including Duke University, require grad students to spend a portion of their time on campus while pursuing a degree. Of course, this can severely limit people who cannot travel to Durham, North Carolina, but it may be an option for those who can.

Yes, online learning continues to grow and expand with schools offering certificates; associate, bachelor, and master degrees; even awarding doctorates over the internet.


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Stanford Breaks Ground For New Med Facility

May 1st, 2008 by Matthew C. Keegan | 2 Comments | Filed in College News

Stanford University will soon have a new education facility for their School of Medicine, thanks to a contribution from a long time benefactor, Li Ka-shing Stanford Universityof Hong Kong. The university broke ground on April 25th as part of an occasion marking the school’s centennial, one of many events held recently to mark Stanford’s founding in 1908.

The 120,000 square-foot building will be located on Campus Drive at the location of the former Fairchild Auditorium. The Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge will incorporate the latest technology and provide a cohesive environment for the school’s new curriculum. Innovative technologies including virtual reality to view various parts of the brain will be used as will using mannequins which breath and bleed, enabling students to gain clinical experience that parallels real world medicine. The building will also house flexible classrooms, lecture halls, and a 350-seat conference center.

According to a press release issued by the university, Mr. Li is chairman of Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd. and Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. To date, his personal foundation and other private charitable organizations have provided grants, sponsorships and commitments of more than $1.1 billion. His gifts to Stanford University and the medical school in recent years have exceeded $30 million.

Stanford University was founded by railroad magnate and former California governor Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane. The school was named in honor of their only child, Leland Stanford, Jr. who died of typhoid fever when he was 15.

The university expects construction to be completed Spring 2010.

(Source: Stanford University)


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