Wondering if I could get some opinion's and/or feedback on Mechanical Engineering Technology as a major for a hands on kid? Also, any suggestions on schools to consider?
Our son is a rising sophomore. He is good at school (Freshman year was 4.0 GPA / 24 ACT) and takes his schools most rigorous curriculum. That said he's not particularly interested in school and prefers to work with his hands. He enjoys mechanical things. He like to forge metal items, weld, general shop work projects. I think in his ideal world he would open his own business and produce something. What that something is I don't think he really knows - 3-D printing, custom machining, knife making, or maybe construction. Of course this would require a level of knowledge and skill he's miles away from.
His school tracks students very aggressively (college vs. tech school) and we've encouraged him to stay on track toward a four year college program. I'm happy to hear criticism of that but we've always stressed the value of education beyond employment and believe he can benefit from a full college experience toward his goals. Also, I don't think he really knows what he wants and a four year college gives him options.
That all said, understanding his desires we've suggested he look at Mechanical Engineering Technology as a degree where he could trade some of the more theoretical math and science for additional hands on classes. Looking for some feedback on my line of thinking.
Cost Desire <25K (no financial aid / expecting he can get his ACT up as some of these have merit for 28/29 ACT)
We are in state for both Colorado and Louisiana
Colleges currently looking at...
Southeastern Louisiana University
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Colorado Mesa University
The University of Toledo
Oregon Institute of Technology
Weber State University
Central Washington University
Eastern Washington University
Lewis & Clark State College
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