I am planning on majoring in engineering, but I don't know what type would be best for me. I love math and science (but sciece just because it uses a lot of math). I'm good at solving problems and being creative. The environment doesn't really interest me and although I use computers a lot, I'm not good at doing anything except basic tasks on them (so no programing). At this point in time, I'm definitely leaning towards aerospace, but I've been told that job options are limited and I should rethink my decision. Please help me, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Oh by the way, I've taken biology, chemistry, and calculus ab and gotten 5's on all the tests. I really like calc and I'm currently taking calc bc.
2006-09-28 14:10:29 · 6 answers · asked by acwahine 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I still recommend Computer Science/Engineering, as it uses a lot of math :-). A graduate degree in statistics would also help you in solving many real-time issues in the industrial world (e.g. data mining, data analysis.)
Good luck!
2006-09-28 14:14:53 · answer #1 · answered by Novice 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I majored in Mechanical Engineering and it pretty much stole my sanity. It is insanely complex, if your cup of tea is advanced calculus then you are going to have a ball. Plus whatever you learn in this branch can help you if you decide to step up to aeronautics or automotive. If you go the Civil Engineering branch then you are stuck there, not that it is a bad thing.
In engineering school we had an informal ranking based on how hard it was:
1. Chemical Engineering (was universally accepted to be the most brutal)
2. Electrical and Electronics were a close tie for second place.
3. Mechanical and Civil were another close tie.
4. Industrial Engineering was dead last. We called them the secretaries, mostly out of anger because the bastards got higher initial salaries than we did upon graduation.
I think that as long as your calculus, "real" physics and chemistry are solid you will do great in any branch. By "real" I mean the non-watered down courses given to non-science majors. In my school we called those "poet's courses."
2006-09-28 15:37:28 · answer #2 · answered by veraperezp 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mechanical engineering. It is the broadest engineering field so you would be able to do whatever an aerospace engineer can do without being as limited to the aerospace industry. You can also design some pretty sweet machines. Plus there are not as many Asians ruining the curve in mechanical engineering as there are in electrical and computer engineering.
2006-09-28 14:27:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Might want to look into civil engineering. America has lots of bridges, dams, etc. that will need to be replaced in the next few decades. Decent employment opportunities all over the country.
2006-09-28 14:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by Carlos R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consult programs, curriculum and possibly jobs to help you determine what best suit you.
For example, University of Missouri-Rolla is one of the oldest engineering school in the U.S. Their web site has good outlines of what you can expect from the education and your first job.
http://www.eng.umr.edu/
Alternatively, speak with other engineers and get a feel of what their world is like.
Good luck.
2006-09-28 14:23:30 · answer #5 · answered by JQT 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your looking to get into engineering check out GE. Here is a link that takes you to a leadership program specifically for engineers.
http://www.gecareers.com/GECAREERS/jsp/us/studentOpportunities/leadershipPrograms/eng_program_guide.jsp
2006-09-28 14:24:08 · answer #6 · answered by partknit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋