How can I work in civil engineering in the state of my choice?

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<p>Okay, I want to eventually have a career in civil engineering (or structural engineering, or industrial, anything that has me working outside or in a factory) and I've already checked out the top schools for those particular majors.</p>

<p>However, I want to work in the New York area (it is where I live, after all, and I'd rather work in a colder instead of a warmer place). The thing is, most of the top schools for civil engineering (aside from Cooper Union and Cornell, and maybe the Polytechnic University) in New York aren't ranked very high in the lists (USA Today, etc).</p>

<p>I heard that it would be best to go to a school and major in Civ Eng in the state that you would like to work in, to get a job easier. So, should I stay in NY and go to whichever school that offers Civ Eng accepts me, or should I strive for another state (such as Georgia Tech or Berkeley) and hope that I can still return to New York?</p>

<p>Help would be appreciated.</p>

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<p>Oh, not true. You can find a job pretty easily anywhere afterwards, especially in New York. Civs are needed anywhere. SUNY-Buffalo's pretty good, too, I'd look into their program if you really want to go to school in NY state. They graduate a lot of excellent professors and practicing engineers. Cornell's fantastic. Cooper's fantastic. Definitely consider them.</p>

<p>You'll get a job where you want to get a job. Check out construction engineering, too... sounds like something you'd be interested in.</p>

<p>Best of luck! PM me if you've got any questions re: civ eng.</p>

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<p>I wouldn't worry about having to be in NY for your education. Just find the best school for you. But there are some good ones in NY.</p>