Aerospace Engineering at WPI and surroundings of WPI

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<p>How is the Aerospace Program in WPI. I know that they offer a 5 year program there for it which allows you to get your B.A. and M.A., but i want to know about the experience and whether or not the teaching there is good, if it prepares you for the real world, does it get you a real job? And also i live in NYC so like i wanna know how the surroundings are. I'm going to visit soon on Dec. 14 (hopefully) but I wanna know a boy like me (i live in the suburbs but am familiar with city life) will fit in. Thank you to anyone that responds and helps me!</p>

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<p>Here’s a link to the salary of graduates from the different majors: [Career</a> Development Center - Full-Time](<a href=“http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/CDC/salarysurvey.html]Career”>http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/CDC/salarysurvey.html) </p>

<p>It’s self-reported data and unlikely to be statistically significant across the board. With that said, Aerospace is one of the smaller programs at WPI. According to the 2011 commencement program, there were about 36 students who graduated with a BS in AE. </p>

<p>As you can infer, it seems like from the sample respondents there’s a good chance that students are doing well after they graduate the AE program. In addition, WPI has good standing relationships with employers in the aerospace industry - Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, GE, Raytheon, and a few others. </p>

<p>Still, if you’re worried about job prospects, there are few things you can do to improve your chance of success - regardless of whatever you program you choose, whether WPI or not:</p>

<p>1.) Maintain a high gpa. 3.5 or better is awesome, but at least keep a 3.0 to stay in the game. </p>

<p>2.) Get internships or coops. WPI can help you there, especially if you maintain a good gpa.</p>

<p>3.) Think Masters. Aerospace is competitive and specialized. Things happen. If you don’t get a job right off the bat, do a 1 to 2 year Masters program. </p>

<p>And, yes, WPI is relatively safe. Be smart. This is a city dealing with urban issues. Don’t walk around at 3am in the morning, drunk, and thinking you’re superman. Don’t leave your purse on the front seat of your car parked off-campus. I am a young women, and when I was attending WPI, I never felt threatened. I used SNAP when I had to travel late at night to and from different locations near campus. I exercised caution and good judgement. And so should you.</p>

<p>P.S. Check out this report on the Class of 2012’s employment and salary information: <a href=“http://www.wpi.edu/Images/CMS/CDC/2012_Statistical_Report(1).pdf[/url]”>http://www.wpi.edu/Images/CMS/CDC/2012_Statistical_Report(1).pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;