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How easy is it to find a job?

Ive been looking at the engineering BLS and for most engineering majors it's not showing great growth. I was wondering how easy it was to find a job in engineering once you graduate? I know it depends...

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Engineering GPA

I am currently a Civil Engineer at Lafayette. I just completed my first semester of sophomore year. First semester of freshman year, I had a 3.75, second semester of freshman year I was at a 3.56....

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Can civil engineers really get the same jobs as environmental engineers? Why...

Is this true? I'm looking into doing waste water, remediation, air pollution, etc. Really, I like environmental engineering. But I have heard a lot of people say that when it comes to what to major in,...

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Is it possible to get a 3.7+ GPA in electrical engineering?

I know that a good GPA for engineering is a 3.0 to a 3.5, but I plan on going to law school afterwards and top law schools expect a higher GPA from applicants. The only reason I am studying engineering...

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Job opportunities for fields such biomaterials/biomedical devices for...

My major is Materials science and engineering, Im currently a sophomore. I have always been interested in applications of materials science in things like tissue engineering or biomedical devices. I...

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Geology vs Petroleum Engineering

Hey all, I am currently a highschooler thinking about potential majors in the future. I have a passion for the sciences and wish to divulge in the world of oil. I know that there is that infamous boom...

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Computational Engineering

Hi all, UT recently announced a new undergraduate program called Computational Engineering under the department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. I looked into it and it looks very...

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Tips for Studying the CSWA exam?

Hello, I am currently studying for my CSWA certification. I am reading this book to help study...

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Engineering Degree at an Engineering School or a Non-Engineering School?

*Please read all of this. Sorry it's long but it won't make sense if you skim* I applied to all my colleges for Computer Science but I was bouncing back between CS and Computer Engineering a lot. (And...

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Computational vs Aerospace

Hi all, First of all, I understand that engineering comparisons are not encouraged on cc, but please bear with me. 1) Aerospace. When briefing the topics covered in aerospace such as fluid dynamics I...

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Electrical Engineering GPA at Michigan Sate University

Does anyone know how difficult it is to get a 3.7+ GPA in electrical engineering at MSU? The only reason I am studying engineering is my parents, and I plan to go to law school after. My parents will...

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Do jobs like engineering projects?

Hello! Question : do jobs care about extracurricular engineering projects? I am looking into design engineering and I was wondering if they deserve a place on my resume or should I leave my resume full...

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Is Environmental Engineering the Right Way to Go?

I am considering environmental engineering because I am interested in finding solutions for environmental problems. I am more interested in research and design of things as well as teaching and...

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Calc BC vs College Calc???

Hi all, One UT Austin EE graduate advised me to take differential and integral calculus even after calc BC in high school because it apparently went into more depth and prepared him better for future...

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ABET accreditation in 'Engineering Science' vs 'Mechanical Engineering'

I noticed that Trinity University, TX has an ABET accreditation for 'engineering science' rather than being accredited for Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc. Does this matter? Any impact...

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Have you earned a high GPA despite not caring about engineering?

My parents made me major in engineering despite my apathy for the subject, and everyone keeps telling me it is impossible to get a high GPA if I dislike it and should talk to my parents about...

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BME.. not a good choice for major?? Help please!

Hello. I got accepted to WPI (yay) and put down BME as the major I wanted. But recently I read so many posts about how BME isn't what you think it is and how there aren't many jobs available for BME...

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Interested in ME major and minor in music

My son currently is in an Engineering Academy at his hs. It is rigorous, summer work, etc and is interested in minoring in music also. He is in marching band, wind ensemble, and jazz band. Are there...

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Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design

So I have a dilemma. I am not sure whether I want to go into Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design. I'm a very creative, artistic individual, but also strong in math and science. I hope to go to...

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Community College to University Transfer

This questions is directed more towards engineers however if you have any input thats fine aswell. I know that engineering and finding jobs afterwards relies heavily on knowing your professors, going...

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