<p>Hey guys im new here.. i just need some advice. I graduated last may with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Miami and have been having a hard time finding work. My GPA is 3.17 and am pondering going back to school to get my masters. My biggest hurdle is that I have no prior experience and to me it seems that companies want someone with at least some engineering experience. I'm also exploring joining the military at the moment though i'd like that to be my last option... Also if I go back to school I'd preferably like to go to UCF.</p>
<p>So in summary Two questions:</p>
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<li><p>Is anyone hiring entry level aerospace engineers out there? And if so am I competitive enough for them given my school and gpa?</p></li>
<li><p>Do u guys know where I can find admission statistics for engineering grad schools? I've been trying to find the admission rates for UCF to no avail.</p></li>
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<p>Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!</p>
<p>Did you apply broadly or are you restricting yourself to a certain area?</p>
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<li><p>Yes they are hiring. Some companies like Boeing have higher than average GPA requirements (3.3 or 3.5) while others aren’t as selective. You can try MechE jobs as well if you have a strong background in other mechanical engineering concentrations.</p></li>
<li><p>Call them up or send the department’s admissions office (or university admissions) an e-mail. They may give you a summary of previous years’ admissions statistics or an average GPA.</p></li>
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<p>applesmack: i’ve limited myself to applying to the aerospace industry ( lockheed, boeing, northrop, aa, delta, etc). at this pt i just want to get some experience so I would definitely be up for other areas- im just not sure which companies/areas would be appropriate with my degree.</p>
<p>terah3rtz: with my gpa do u know of any companies that i could have a legitimate shot with? i do have some mech background so i’d definitely be down for that. im just trying to get some experience…</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies!</p>
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<p>Do some research through your career center and at career fairs as well as through Google. Apply online to every company you can think of in the field where you are willing to work. Be flexible to move out of Florida. I don’t have statistics on the GPA requirements of different companies. By the way, your GPA is decent.</p>
<p>The difference between people with a lower GPA who I know who got jobs and those who didn’t often came down to effort in the job search. If your qualifications aren’t stellar, then apply to 40+ companies. Forward your resume to those you know who work at these companies. Do whatever it takes and you will have a good chance at a job.</p>
<p>[Graduate</a> Catalog 2010-2011 - University of Central Florida- Aerospace Engineering MSAE](<a href=“http://www.graduatecatalog.ucf.edu/programs/program.aspx?id=1040&program=Aerospace%20Engineering%20MSAE]Graduate”>http://www.graduatecatalog.ucf.edu/programs/program.aspx?id=1040&program=Aerospace%20Engineering%20MSAE)</p>
<p>Does this help you at all? </p>
<p>Look at the box to right titled “Program Profile”. </p>
<p>I gotta say those numbers don’t seem right, but they could be.</p>
<p>IndianPwnerDude: thanks for the advice, il definitely work harder to find a job! Glad to hear someone say my gpa isnt as bad as i thought it was regarding employment opportunities!</p>
<p>Engineerjw: Thanks for the link! Im surprised by those stats too. i emailed their admissions department regarding statistics- we’ll see what they say.</p>
<p>Thanks guys!</p>
<p>Don’t restrict yourself to one particular type of industry. You would be surprised how the companies you posted are doing lately. They can boast all they want about how their profits are rising or about their backlog of orders. Employment is a different story. I’m guessing you applied to them only because of their major recruiting presence at your school.</p>
<p>Consider relocating to find better job offers. Also consider taking your states Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. It would pull some weight to the employers that you actually learned in school.</p>