<p>I have been accepted into tulane already and have a scholarship, my only problem is that I am leaning towards a mechanical engineering major, which is not offered. Physics is my favorite class, so I am definitely interested in this degree but i have some questions.</p>
<p>Is this a good engineering program? What are the employment stats for engineering physics majors? what does a physics engineer do?</p>
<p>P.S. I have searched the tulane website.</p>
<p>i13c6ald - I assume you saw this then. [Tulane</a> Physics - Major Programs - Engineering Physics](<a href=“http://www.physics.tulane.edu/StudentsEngPhysMission.shtml]Tulane”>http://www.physics.tulane.edu/StudentsEngPhysMission.shtml) This explains the program and its goals pretty well. It sounds quite in line with today’s needs in cutting edge areas of R&D. As far as employment statistics, I have never seen anything like that on any university web site in an area like this, but given the relatively small size of this program I think the administration probably has a pretty good feel for outcomes. I strongly suggest you write directly to the Dean of the School of Science and Engineering, Dr. Altiero. He is very helpful, and has told me that he encourages direct communication of this kind from prospective students.</p>
<p>The other thing you might not be aware of is that Tulane has cooperative agreements with both Vanderbilt and Johns Hopkins. For engineering majors not offered by Tulane, and that includes mechanical engineering, you can major in engineering physics for 3 years, then transfer to either of these schools for another 2 years for the engineering degree you desire. You get the B.S. in physics from Tulane and the B.S. in ME from JHU or Vandy. It looks to me like as long as you maintain at least a 3.0, admission to either of those schools is guaranteed. That might be worth considering as well. [Tulane</a> Physics - Major Programs - Dual Degrees](<a href=“http://www.physics.tulane.edu/StudentsPhysDualA.shtml]Tulane”>http://www.physics.tulane.edu/StudentsPhysDualA.shtml) Best of luck in your decisions!</p>
<p>Thanks so much!</p>
<p>I did not know about the Dual-Degree option. That really might make me lean towards Tulane. Vandy is one of my other options anyways but going to Tulane first and getting two degrees in 5 years sounds like a great option!</p>
<p>Glad to be of help. I would still recommend e-mailing Dean Altiero with your question about how graduates have fared in the job or post-graduate degree market. It would be interesting to know and would be useful even if you went for the dual degree option.</p>