what is a good major for an electrician mate who wants to stay in this field of study..... (i have an idea, but i am still a little unsure)
2007-05-10 05:50:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I am willing to bet that if you got the training jacket and went to any college on base they could take the training that you have and translate that into civilian jobs. :) That would be the best way to look at it. Semper Fi
2007-05-10 07:56:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a "traditional" college education, you could try electrical or mechanical engineering. There's a lot of advanced math and non-electrical material in the core classes, and a lot of people wash out of those programs. I'm sure you have some background in computers, so maybe computer engineering or computer science (again, lots of math and highly competitive). If calculus isn't your thing, there are hybrid computer/business majors out there (like management information systems).
You could always think "outside the box" a bit. With your background, there's no reason that you *need* a four-year college degree to be successful. A friend of mine went to an 18-month technical school right out of high school, and learned to repair/install commercial air conditioning systems. He makes more money now than a lot of lawyers I know, and has been since he was 21 years old.
Depending on where you live, you could take a study course or two, and become a licensed electrician (usually requires passing a test). Or eventually, an electrical contractor. Both of those make good money.
2007-05-10 06:06:24 · answer #2 · answered by Humberto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being that you already have a large amount of credits needed for an associates in Electrical engineering/ general engineering from A school proably one of those.
2007-05-10 05:55:43 · answer #3 · answered by Rek T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.Electrical Engineering. You can also work with TSCM.
Ask around, TSCM is very interesting, and when you get discharged you can ask for any salary you want, specially if you had a security clearance of top secret or above.
Trust me.
2007-05-10 06:06:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for an em try to get into the nuclear program. they will give you two years of schooling that turns into college hours
2007-05-10 06:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋