Why do people say that Engineering major is a "GPA killer"?

<p>Engineering generally only requires calc 1-3, diff equations, linear algebra and intro statistics, none of which are particularly difficult.
Unless you’re an ee or something, math shouldn’t be an issue. </p>

<p>Also, engineering is less competitive than most other jobs. + it really doesn’t require much in the way of creativity, at least not in the way phd type research work would.
I’d say it’s perfect for you.</p>

<p>Engineering gradewise really isn’t that bad. You will generally have a pretty rough workload but a large percentage( close to 30% at my school) get As or A-s. As long as you’re above the curve, you’ll do fine.</p>

<p>Those saying it’s a grade killer or equivalent things are trying to rationalize the fact that they’ve gotten As all through-ought high school and are now competing with people who are smarter than them and equally motivated. In other words, they’re just being whiny.</p>