Best car Design Schools

Automotive design and engineering is commonly associated with mechanical engineering. A number of schools in the U.S. offer degrees, concentrations or coursework in this specialization within mechanical engineering departments. Top schools include Kettering University and Clemson University, both of which are ranked by U.S. News and World Report.

1. Clemson University in South Carolina

School Highlight: The school awarded over 1, 800 degrees through its College of Engineering & Science, in 2014.

Clemson University was ranked #62 in the 2015 U.S. News & World Report national universities category. While the school's main campus is in Clemson, South Carolina, the automotive design programs are offered through the Department of Automotive Engineering on the school's Greenville campus. This department offers a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Automotive Engineering and includes a student chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers. Students learn both the design and the engineering of automobiles. They are also required to complete a 6-month internship.

2. Kettering University in Flint, MI

School Highlight: The university offers 14 undergraduate degrees, 5 graduate degrees and a multitude of minors and concentrations.

Kettering University received a #20 ranking by among the best regional universities in the Midwest. The university offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in engineering, business and science. Students can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in automotive engineering design and a Master of Science in Engineering - Automotive Systems. Students within the automotive programs work closely with the Society of Automotive Engineers.

Top Automotive Design and Engineering Schools

College/University	Distinction	Location
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis	IU-PU offers both an undergraduate and graduate program specific to motorsports engineering with classes taught by professors with racing experience.	Indianapolis, IN
Michigan Technical University	The school houses a master's degree program focused specifically on engineering hybrid and electric vehicles.	Houghton, MI

Source: study.com

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