what about non-engineering majors?

<p>My daughter is considering WPI-- she has strong grades and should be able to get in. However, she is more interested in environmental studies, which is offered there, amid mostly engineering programs.
What's the reputation for students NOT looking to be engineers? </p>

<p>It is a great school for science and math majors as well as engineering. But I don’t know how their environmental programs specifically compare to other schools. You should look into it, as they are more generous with high-achieving girls in an attempt to improve the gender ratio. And the new president is a woman…</p>