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Getting a certification in the process of earning your four year?

I'm really confused on how this would work. I want to major in electrical engineering and it would be great to start making money an Electronics Engineering Technician two years in. These classes will...

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Biomedical Engineering, 29 ACT Math? URGENT

Currently applying to colleges, and I'm having a bit of a conundrum. My father is an engineer, and it's been my life-long dream to work in the medical field (research, specifically) because I have a...

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Georgia Tech vs. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Honors Program

I have been accepted to both of these schools and am unable to decide which school to attend Georgia Tech is universally recognized as being a top university in engineering and I loved the city of...

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Does where you went to undergrad for engineering matter?

Hi everyone, I am still uncertain about what I want to major in, but engineering (specifically industrial, aerospace, and/or biomedical) is something that seems really interesting, is in-demand, and is...

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Computer Engineering Major--Worried About H1Bs/Offshoring

I am a Computer Engineering major at a University in Kansas. I keep hearing H1Bs and Offshoring are depressing wages and displacing IT/STEM workers. Furthermore, Congress has been lobbying aggressively...

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Question about Engineering Degree?

Im a senior in High school and Im interested in Engineering. I want to major in Mechanical Engineering and have a focus on Design or have a Biomedical option. I want to work in prosthetic and medical...

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Texas Tech's Petroleum Engineering Program and UH

I've been accepted to UH's and Texas Tech's petroleum engineering program and now face a dilemma. I'm leaning towards Tech right now because UH is not yet accredited, but at the same time, people are...

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Petroleum engineering

I have been very interested in the oil and gas field so I wanted to ask you guys what major should I select to become a petroleum engineer ? As far as I have researched, there is no petroleum...

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Have Physics Bachelors...Want to work with Environment.. Advice

I currently have my BS in Physics and am starting to plan my career options for my time after the Navy. I am looking into two very different options and could use some advice and input. 1. I work with...

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Petroleum enginnering related-need career information

I am wondering exactly how the petroleum engineers work schedule is and if you can choose where you want to work? Also when people say petro engineers travel a lot does that necessarily mean moving or...

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Mechanical/ Aerospace Engineer Salaries

How likely do you think it is for someone who graduated fresh out college to earn a salary as a Aerospace or Mechanical Engineer of $80k? I think it is somewhat likely; looking at job openings on...

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Do I seem like I'd ENJOY chemical engineering?

Recently I've been thinking a lot about my future. I've decided that I want to thoroughly enjoy what I do as a profession and make enough money to live a comfortable life and support my family/...

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How much calculus knowledge is actually needed for industrial engineering?

I'm taking calculus 1 now. I like it, but I'll finish with a B. I've heard Calculus 2 is waaay more difficult. The teacher I want to take it with the average class grade is a C. He's the only decent...

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Another "why is Industrial Engineering a joke among engineers" thread

Hi everyone, this is my first post on college confidential I'm a senior in an undergraduate Industrial Engineering program. I came to a recent unsettling revelation that i'm not terribly fond of the...

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What engineering type should I major in?

Im a senior in High school and want to go into prosthetic design/engineering and also medical tools engineering (hearing aids and hospital machines). I was thinking of majoring in MechE and minoring in...

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Difference between "Industrial Engineering and industrial Engineering Technology

My first choice school has Industrial Engineering and my second choice has Industrial Engineering Technology. What's the difference between the two and is it a big enough difference that one major lead...

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Electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science

I am in my freshman year of college currently majoring in electrical engineering. Since I've been here, I've been considering minoring in computer science. I love circuitry, programming, and and...

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Majoring in MechE, and minoring in BME?

Im a high school senior, and would like to work with prosthetic and surgical equipment. Would majoring in MechE and minoring in BME be a bad idea? If I want to get a masters degree what should I get it...

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Do engineering majors have free time?

I want to go into Mechanical Engineering and want to know if I would have time to do clubs, workout and go out on weekends. Im willing to study hard and sacrifice those things if I have to but I dont...

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Engineering Prep Classes

question, what classes should I choose for my senior year if I want to major in engineering. Preferably mechanical engineering. My school offers no physics C mechanics or optics. im showing my math and...

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