Engineering (Pre-Engineering), Gen

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Topics of Study

This broad major is intended to orient you to engineering as a whole. You will learn to use mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. This study will be useful in a wide variety of fields including medicine, aerospace, agriculture, technology, and energy. As a result, there are many engineering majors and your choice will be based upon your interests and your abilities. You will find great flexibility in the way colleges structure the engineering major.

Degrees

• A bachelor's degree usually provides access to most engineering positions.
• Graduates with an advanced degree may teach in higher education or work as consultants or administrative management persons in large corporations.
• Engineering jobs can be found in research and development, manufacturing, construction, and sales, among others.