SMU vs Texas A&M engineering

ElGuapo
Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:28:28 +0000

The key question is whether the added cost is worth the benefits.

Is $15K a year worth having professors know who you are?
Is $15K a year worth having professors and not TAs teach all of your classes?
Is $15K a year worth having professors who are supportive and not trying to weed you out?
Is $15K a year worth having the opportunity to conduct top tier research as an undergraduate?
Is $15K a year worth having face time with leaders in industry minutes from campus?
Is $15K a year worth having hands-on opportunities in labs as an undergraduate?
Is $15K a year worth going to a school that doubled the national employment rate for their engineering graduates in 2011?
Is $15K a year worth having the opportunity to work with top companies like Lockheed Martin in the SkunkWorks Innovation Gym?

There is a lot to consider and cost is definitely a factor. SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering is a place that gives you all of the advantages and they are easily accessible. Now, that’s a return on your investment!