This is just my experience, especially outside the DMV area. The few times in which the people have actually heard UVA, the topics that are mentioned are as follows: 1. read more
Agreed. Just like saying a degree from UVa is held in higher regard that a degree from some Joe-Blow University, a degree from a well respected department is better than one from a lesser department. However, coming from a school of caliber of UVa, or even GT, VT, ect, any engineering degree from any department will be respected. read more