<p>My son was a computer science major (not in the school of engineering) and his job title now is “software engineer.” Some of this comes down to semantics.</p>
<p>I did the same kind of research you are thinking about, but it was at my son’s request, he did the same research, and wanted to be able to talk to me, so I needed to know a little myself.</p>
<p>The most important help he got was when he looked at schools and asked about programs. At one smallish school that he visited, he sat down with a professor who explained the differences between majors, CS and engineering etc. which was very helpful.</p>
<p>Also, check websites of schools/departments, read the curricula, read the actual course listings, and so on.</p>
<p>But overall, your son should be doing this, and he could also be talking with people at his high school or at the colleges he is interested in.</p>
<p>And it is okay to be undecided. It is also okay to go to college without focusing on a future career for the whole 4 years. It is really up to your son what he wants to do.</p>