Expert: Paul Soderman - 5/26/2008

Question
Hi Paul. I am currently a junior in high school and want to persue a career in Aeronautical Engineering. I am currently in a program hosted by Embry Riddle at my high school, and I want to go to college there and get up to my masters, then I plan to get my PhD. My first question; what classes do you reccomend that I take in High School? My Second; What school to you think is best suited for higher degrees in Aeronautical Engineering? My third question; what does the career outlook look like in this field? If you could respond to any of these questions that would be great!

Answer
John
You need to study all the science and math classes you can get - especially physics, advanced algebra, trig, geometry and calculus or pre-calculus.   Here is a list of the top aero engineering schools in the U.S.

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/eng/search/
specialities+pgm_aerospace

The economy is not good, but the country needs engineers. I would seriously doubt that you would have trouble finding a job.

Paul