Why Washington is a Great Place to Study Engineering
Washington, D.C., offers a wealth of engineering degrees, programs and internships for interested students, a plethora of major national corporations and some exciting possibilities for job seekers. Washington, D.C. and adjacent areas in northern Virginia and Maryland are home to numerous Fortune 500 companies including America OnLine, Danaher, U.S. Airways, General Dynamics Corporation, BAE Systems, AES Corporation and CGI.
Other Resources for Engineering Education and Careers in Washington
Washington, D.C. offers extensive educational opportunities for studying engineering at three major universities. The Howard University College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in four major engineering disciplines as well as architecture and computer science. Six engineering degrees, as well as internships and interdisciplinary study programs, are available through the Catholic University of America School of Engineering. The George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science offers nine undergraduate, eight graduate and nine graduate certificate programs. A flagship research and technology campus is found at the George Washington Virginia Campus.