<p>So, whole life I've been thinking about what I'd be happy doing and I have yet to decide, so I'll probably major in money-making. :>
I'm doing Math II and Bio for SAT II. I know physics rather well, though I don't know Chem AT ALL (I learn fast if there's need though).</p>
<p>I was thinking of Genetic Engineering, though I heard that the salary's rather low and work very tiring.
What can you recommend that is semi-interesting and lucrative?</p>
<p>Interesting depends on the person.</p>
<p>Well, then rec me what’s interesting for you and tell me why do you consider it so.</p>
<p>I don’t think there’s an engineering major that will actually get you rich just because you majored in it or work in that field.</p>
<p>I find genetic engineering very cool. In fact, anything in bioengineering, biophysics, biochemistry is just really cool. On the computational side, you have neuroscience, DNA sequencing, all sorts of cool stuff.</p>
<p>I myself have an interest in theoretical physics and mathematics, mostly in mathematical models of physics and astrophysics. I’m not sure if you want me to explain all of this to you since it’s pretty obvious what it entails.</p>
<p>I think you have to go out and do a ton of reading. Look up the Bureau of Labor Stats and check out all the careers they have there. Then google some of the most interesting ones. If you’re interested in being a scientist, you should check out some sections of this website: [PhysOrg.com</a> - Science News, Technology, Physics, Nanotechnology, Space Science, Earth Science, Medicine](<a href=“http://www.physorg.com/]PhysOrg.com”>http://www.physorg.com/) . They have sections on neuroscience, biology, astrophysics, geophysics, cutting edge technology and engineering, all sorts of stuff.</p>
<p>here’s what I recommend: wait till you actually get to college then sort this crap out</p>
<p>I don’t know that “genetic engineering” is an actual major anywhere, but I’m certain it requires a PhD in biology or chemistry.</p>
<p>I honestly don’t know what to suggest to you, since you haven’t given us much to go on. Do you like technology, electronics, or computers? Consider electrical engineering (EE), computer engineering (compE, a subset of EE), or computer science (CS). CompEs work on everything from cell phones to supercomputers, microprocessors to the chips that make a tickle-me-elmo doll work. EEs work on a lot of what CompEs do but also general electronic and electrical systems, including power generation. CS majors design software, operating systems, computer languages, work on the mathematics of computation and information systems, and they even make video games.</p>
<p>Into biology? Bioengineering is a real major.</p>
<p>Into working with materials? Chemical engineering and materials engineering are good majors (chemE is consistently one of the highest-paying engineering majors).</p>
<p>Want to work on cars, aircraft, robotics, anything with moving parts? Aerospace engineers (AE) work on aeronautic and space systems, from helicopters to space shuttles and missile guidance systems. Mechanical engineers (ME) design cars (better brush up on your Japanese…), robotics (like the kind that put diapers together), trains, anything with moving parts, as I said. AE is a special branch of ME.</p>
<p>Want to build roads, water purification systems, bridges, highways, sewer systems, buildings? Civil Engineers (CE) handle this.</p>
<p>To say nothing of nuclear engineering, industrial engineering, agricultural engineering, etc.</p>
<p>Want to make discoveries about the natural world and work in research rather than designing machines and the like? Consider physics or chemistry.</p>
<p>There is a sticky thread at the top of this forum which contains a list of all the engineering majors and links to their wikipedia entries.</p>