<p>One of the good things about an engineering degree is it's pretty flexible. It's not rare for people to have a BS in engineering and go on to med school, law school, or work in finance. </p>
<p>I've met a few people who were science majors and ended up going to grad school for engineering. The only disadvantage I can see is that these people typically have to take some basic engineering courses that they missed out on to catch up with the rest, and this will prolong their stay in school. </p>
<p>I too am disappointed about the number of posts about salaries, though there have been fewer as of late. Too many people go for the money and end up doing something they don't like and end up leaving the field years later. I can't say that people shouldn't be discussing jobs though. Most engineering majors aren't in it for the classes, but rather use the classes as a means to an end. The reward for me is less of what I learn, and more of a what I'll be able to do with the knowledge as a professional working on projects. </p>
<p>It's probably best to let your son decide what kind of classes he should take. If he's more technically inclined and wants to only take technical electives, why not let him? If he wants a more well-rounded education, then Columbia SEAS is as good of a place as any to get that.</p>