<p>I am interested in a career in Structual Engineering, I just wanted to make sure that it is okay to major in Civil Engineering, I also want to know how to make the transion in to learning specifically about Structual Engineering in College. I want to stay in state for College and these are the colleges I can go to that offer civil engineering and ROTC (I plan to do structual/ civil engineering for any branch in the military, probably air force): UVA (University of Virginia), GMU (George Mason University), ODU (Old Dominion University), VMI (Virginia Military Institute), and VT (Virginia Tech). Which college do you think is better for the degree I want I heard that VMI is a more prestigious school in reguards to a Civil Engineering degree.</p>
<p>Yes, most structural engineers major in civil engineering. When you pick your elective engineering courses, just pick ones such as steel design, concrete design, computer design, etc. Your advisor will help you determine which ones are best.</p>
<p>In high school, take the most rigorous math and science classes that you can. Calculus and physics, in particular. You could also find an engineer to job shadow - we’ve had students do that in our office.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I don’t know anything about Virginia schools, so I can’t help you there.</p>
<p>Most colleges typically have concentrations within the civil engineering major. You’ll learn about the other disciplines as well, but not in depth like you will for your concentration. Pure structural engineering majors are rare.</p>
<p>I’m not overly familiar with these schools, but I know the VT is the most well regarded in terms of civil engineering given these choices.</p>