Review
For a quick list and description of them, read through the wiki:
link - List of engineering branches
United States Air Force Academy - Colorado Springs
Vid link
South Korea bans fish imports from Japan coast affected by leaking Fukushima nuclear plant
Nuclear power in France: link
If you are unfamiliar with one of the above fields, get on youtube, and do a search to find out more about it!
Choose a major
Talk to an adviser, make sure you are taking the needed classes:
Basic programs of study (consider adding on a minor when choosing core electives)
http://www.lonestar.edu/engineering-dept-kingwood.htm
Core Curriculum requirements - link
Engineering majors in particular have the highest median earnings out of college.
According to a recent report from Georgetown’s Center on Education
and the Workforce, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(aka STEM) majors still have the best overall job prospects.2012 Engineering Income and Salary Survey - link
- "Engineering continues to be one of the most robust professions," says Thomas G. Loughlin, Executive Director of ASME
- the unemployment rate among engineers is currently about half the national average.
- the average total annual income, including commissions and fees, for an engineer in the U.S. in 2012 was $103,497, nearly 4.0% higher than the $99,738 figure reported in the 2011 survey.
Inspirational Engineering Vid.
