<p>Hey guys. I want to become an aerospace engineer and work in commercial or military aviation(planes). Where should I go to college, my home college of Georgia Tech or go all the way from Georgia to Washington state and the University if Washington? Which gives me more internships/co-ops and job opportunities when I graduate?!?</p>
<p>GT is a good option if instate. Do you qualify for HOPE??</p>
<p>Would your parents pay the high OOS costs for UWash? IF so, then apply and consider. IF not, it won’t be affordable.</p>
<p>Purdue is excellent for Aerospace, reasonable OOS price.</p>
<p>My parents have told me that if I get the grades they will make sure I make it thought the college of my choice</p>
<p>You have one of the best engineering schools in the your backyard which you can go to for much less money than UW. GT also has a robust aerospace major and many students take time off to coop at various companies. Use the money saved by going to the school to afford an internship at one of the regional employers.</p>
<p>Thanks for the answer. Also, do I need an aeronautical engineering degree to be consider in commercial aviation or will I be good with Aerospace Engineeing?</p>
<p>A very good friend’s son went to GT for aerospace engineering, had two unbelievable internships and is happily employed in the aerospace industry today.</p>
<p>You are lucky to have GT in your back yard!</p>
<p>If you are a Georgia resident, it’s a no-brainer; Georgia Tech. Top engineering program, just like UW.</p>
<p>If money is not a problem AND you have superior credentials, then there are additional schools with great MAE departments that will be glad to take your money;</p>
<p>Iowa State
Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute
California Polytechnic State Univ-San Luis Obispo
Virginia Tech
Illinois Institute of Technology
Case Western Reserve University
U of Illinois
U of Michigan</p>
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<p>“Aerospace Engineering” is simply a higher level description of its two sub-fields: Aeronautical Engineering and Astronautical Engineering. Some schools will specifically put “Aerospace Engineering” on your diploma, and some may put Aeronautical or Astronautical Engineering (depending on which field you decide to specialize in). </p>
<p>As for which college you decide to go to, it really doesn’t matter. Pick whichever one you think works best for your personal needs. Your grades, extracurricular involvement, and overall performance are what get you the internships and coops.</p>
<p>Many former students who now work in the Aerospace industry majored in Mech E rather than Aero or Astro.</p>