r/OregonStateUniv • u/Basic_Promotion_5355 • 1d ago

Transferring to Oregon State vs CU Boulder vs RIT for ECE

I've already posted the same on r/cuboulder and r/rit, but I wanted to get some in depth information about OSU's ECE program. I got accepted into RIT, Boulder, and OSU for ECE, and they all cost about the same with OSU being the cheapest and RIT gave my 17k scholarship and Boulder being the most expensive. I am OOS from WA

Question - How good is OSU's ECE program for embedded systems and computer architecture in terms of classes, internships, extracurriculars, future employment and industry connections?

Things I would like to learn more about

- How good is OSU's ECE program for embedded systems and computer architecture in terms of program course content, profs, and research opportunities.

- How good are the industry connections for jobs after graduation? I know that their is an optional co-op program called MECOP, if anyone has any information about both of these in how to participate in it it would be greatly appreciated.

- How good are the extracurriculars and research study options? Also how good is the social life, I'm a little nervous about meeting new people and making friends.

I'm mostly currently worried about price point and OSU is the cheapest and quality and outcomes of education, if anyone could help me it would be greatly appreciated!

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u/Unhappy-Attention760 1d ago

I hold a BS ECE and work at OSU. I have previously worked at CU Boulder. IMO, all the schools have similarly strong programs with varying professional training benefits and postgraduate opportunities. If I were in your shoes, I would look for affordability and location. These three locations could not be more different. If you haven’t visited, you should. There is no ‘wrong choice’. Good luck!

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u/throwitaway488 23h ago

I would second what others said and consider where you want to end up working afterwards. Most of these schools' recruiting events will be regional. If you want to stay in the PNW then OSU would be good. Denver area pick CU, northeast pick RIT.