Job prospects for Engineering vs Physics major

Momofbassist
Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:52:33 +0000

Just checked the dual degree requirements at son’s school. The engineering option has all the same requirements as the regular physics degree except the engineering students will have one different recommended elective (not an extra) in their course of study depending on what type of engineering they are interested in. Son’s school has articulation agreements with 2 state and 3 private engineering schools. So, other than it will take 5 years instead of 4 it doesn’t appear to be a more strenuous curriculum for the dual degree. I would look at the degree requirements usually found on the dept web page for the schools your son is interested in attending and check their articulation agreements.

As an earlier poster said the advantages to a smaller LAC school are many. Son has loved his small and attentive physics dept. The profs go out of their way to suggest classes, make classes and recommend research projects for the students. He’ll be attending his second national physics convention in the spring presenting his research with all expenses paid. On the down side, a larger school would have more electives available each semester and more major opportunities i.e. astrophysics, etc.