<p>I want to work with energy when I graduate with my bachelor's degree. I'm currently in mining engineering and its cool. I don't want to 'work' for somebody. Rather go into research and development working with new technology and try to do something with my life. I am considering either going into petroleum engineering or some type of energy engineering program if I can find one. I only know of 2 schools that offer energy engineering; Stanford and PSU. I have no chance at Stanford but PSU is possible. IS there any other graduate schools that offer energy? I am a sophomore right now but I need to start planning the future.</p>
<p>Also the school has to be in a state that’s on the coastline. I am in school in the Midwest right now and I miss the east coast so much.</p>
<p>What do you consider to be “energy”? That’s a very ambiguous term. With graduate programs you need to figure out at least roughly what you want to study and research and then look for programs that are strong in that research area. Other than that, I’m not sure we can offer much help without you being more specific about your interests.</p>
<p>Sorry, when I meant energy I meant alternative energy sources. I want to work with new energy sources to be more specific.</p>
<p>Go look at energy companies that you might like to work for. You will find that they need all kinds of engineers, mechanical, chemical, electrical, etc. So get into whatever FIELD of engineering suits your talents the best. When you graduate, you can then choose the INDUSTRY you want to work in.</p>
<p>Alternative Energy sources is also very broad. You can go into wind, solar, hydrothermal, biofuels (very broad in itself). Think of which one intersts you more and you think as a better future. Once you do that you could look more intelligently for grad schools.</p>