1.Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MassachusettsIn addition to being the top engineering school overall, MIT boasts No. 1-ranked programs for chemical, aerospace/aeronautical, computer, and electrical engineering, according to US News. Upon graduation, 32% of students head on to graduate school while 57% enter the workforce. Students are courted by nearly 250 companies; top employers for MIT grads include Google, Amazon, ExxonMobil, and Goldman Sachs.
2. California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, California
At Caltech, students take a practical approach to learning to "expand human knowledge and benefit society." There are seven areas of study to choose from, ranging from aerospace to medical engineering. The school's engineering department is also pretty diverse — over a third of students are women. The average starting salary for 2013 Caltech grads was $82,000.
3. Stanford University
Stanford, California
Stanford students take can advantage of opportunities to study and work abroad through the school's Global Engineering Programs, which provides students with internships in China, Uganda, Japan, Brazil, and more. US News ranks Stanford as the No. 2 engineering school in the country, with its computer, mechanical, and electrical programs taking the No. 2 spots in their respective fields as well.