GRADUATES
CHOOSING YOUR BEST FIT GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM
Did you know that over half of ALL engineering graduate-level
students at U.S. colleges and universities are international? In fact,
one in three international graduate students currently majoring in
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) at a U.S.
college or university is studying towards an engineering master’s or
doctoral degree. Below we’ve listed the top 25 universities where
most graduate engineering students are currently studying.
SIX STEPS TO SHORTLISTING GRADUATE SCHOOLS
#1. Pick 3-4 schools each in your Dream, Fit, and Safe zones.
Your Dream zone will be those that you’ve always dreamed of attending but may be a challenge
to get into. Your Fit zone includes those you either feel confident you have a good chance of
being accepted. Your Safe zone will include those that you are very confident of being accepted.
#2. Determine your research area and, if possible, be specific.
Within each engineering major, there are subsets of research that students can choose to focus
on. For instance, within Biomedical Engineering, you can either focus on the more biological
research or medical device research.
#3. Choose a location where you want to build a professional
network.
The U.S. boasts over 4,000+ colleges and universities. California
alone is home to seven universities with large international
engineering graduate populations. This may be tied to the
presence of tech hubs in Silicon Valley, where nearly one-fourth
of all jobs require at least a bachelor’s degree in STEM.
Admit Data Tip:
A PhD is a terminal degree
whereas a Master’s degree
can provide you with
additional learning
opportunities. So choose
wisely!