<p>Is it worth it? Is it a dumb idea? What are good colleges (that aren’t too hard to get into) that have good programs for what I need?</p>
<p>HUH
If you want to fix roller coaster, you would go to a trade school and become a technician.</p>
<p>If you want to study and design roller coaster from the mechanical point of view, you will study mechanical engineering.</p>
<p>Designing a roller coaster involves electrical, mechanical, structural and architectural knowledge. No one single man can do everything.</p>
<p>I think a solid mechanical background is necessary. I am not sure of the job outlook of an amusement park game designer but certainly not that many available I guess. I think you would end up working for a firm that does variety of things.
NO NO. It is always a good thing to have a goal, a kind of motivation. But I am pretty sure if you enter a mechanical program you will find other things interesting as well.</p>
<p>The first step is to master your Physics.</p>
<p>[For</a> Ohio State’s ThemePark group, it’s about enjoying the ride - Campus - The Lantern - Ohio State University](<a href=“http://www.thelantern.com/campus/for-ohio-state-s-themepark-group-it-s-about-enjoying-the-ride-1.2210666]For”>http://www.thelantern.com/campus/for-ohio-state-s-themepark-group-it-s-about-enjoying-the-ride-1.2210666)</p>
<p>A ROLLER COASTER ENGINEER!! HAHAHAHAHAHHA.
Now I’ve seen everything, hahahaha!!</p>
<p>I believe what you want is a fungineering degree.</p>
<p>Wait, that may only be available in the 31st century.</p>
<p>If this is what you want to do, I would also recommend mechanical engineering. It is the “core discipline” for this type of system (I think), and will expose and open to you a bunch of other options as well.</p>
<p>I’m interested in making a Nintendo DS with a built in thought-controlled machine gun. What major is best for that?</p>
<p>I don’t understand what’s so funny? Everything gets engineered, including buildings, cars, elevators, and yes, roller coasters. At least in NYC, amusement park rides even have to be filed with and inspected by the Department of Buildings. </p>
<p>While there aren’t any majors dedicated solely to roller coaster engineering & design, there are engineering firms out there that operate solely in the amusement park rides industry. You’ll find those engineers tend to have a background in mechanical engineering or structural engineering. Be warned that it’s tough to get into this just because it’s such a niche market. There’s a high probability you may never get a chance to work in this field in your career.</p>