<p>I have a BS in Civil Engineering from Florida Gulf Coast University, graduated with a 3.87 GPA a year early and have 2 years of experience working as a water resources and utilities engineer. I am thinking about going back to get my master in structural engineering since I have always dreamed of designing bridges.</p>
<p>In a nutshell, is it the right choice for me to go back to school? What are the chances that I will be accepted? (Schools of interest University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech, University at Buffalo, University of Florida), How hard is it to get scholarships after working for two years? What are the possibilities of getting a lab assistantship position? What are my chances of finding a job in my field of interest? Does anyone know of any other schools that specialize in research related to the field of bridges?</p>
<p>Thank you very much for any advice that you can give me!</p>