You get a lot of bang for your buck at Cal Poly Pomona. With its “good reputation” and “general affordability,” this large public school attracts career-oriented students across a range of engineering and applied science majors. “Linking theory and practice in all disciplines,” Cal Poly Pomona’s educational philosophy is to “learn by doing.” Students appreciate the “fast-paced, hands-on approach to education,” in which “Each subject is taught using real world applications. This allows Cal Poly Pomona students to succeed immediately in industry.” The “connection from [the] classroom to the real world” is furthered by the school’s “strong focus on group projects,” frequent lab assignments, and great local “industry connections” for internship and job leads. A current student enthuses, “The opportunities available to us are impressive. I’ve had three successful internships, including one at the jet propulsion laboratory.” While there are diverse teaching styles (and inconsistent quality) within the school’s large faculty, “Overall the professors at Cal Poly Pomona are very dedicated to their work and eager to help.” Classes are technical and challenging, but “There are a lot of programs in place to help students with their courses,” including peer tutoring.