MIT- arguably best engineering curricula, more focus on applicability/hands-on ability than Stanford (supposedly- I have not attended both), and Boston area is

MIT- arguably best engineering curricula, more focus on applicability/hands-on ability than Stanford (supposedly- I have not attended both), and Boston area is prime for start-ups. Also they have a very strong culture of entrepreneurship with the 100K, E-club, venture mentoring, etc. As for specific degree combination- as previously commented- it doesn't matter that much imo.