Charles Edward
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Which is considered the better major for a naval officer? Physics or engineering? Or, are they considered equally for most designators?
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If you end up not going in the Navy or if you don’t make a career out of it, which will get you a civilian job?
Except for a few specialty career paths, the Navy doesn’t care. It’s aways nice to have contingencies in case things change or don’t work out.
Which is considered the better major for a naval officer? Physics or engineering? Or, are they considered equally for most designators?
Thanks.
So it's all about the paper itself and not what the paper can do for you?Major in physics. Usually only about 120 credits while engineering is typically 135+ credits. If there's a super-cool engineering class you want, you can sneak it in as an elective.
The math in those senior-level physics classes can be a nasty surpriseMajor in physics. Usually only about 120 credits while engineering is typically 135+ credits. If there's a super-cool engineering class you want, you can sneak it in as an elective.
I wa also going to say that physics is more foundational, letting you understand anything in engineering but not the other way.So it's all about the paper itself and not what the paper can do for you?
Nah, not about making flag. Just curious about the degree itself as it relates to becoming an officer. Thanks for the response.Alright I'll say it. OP, are you trying to make Flag before even commissioning? Between this post and the SWO-to-CEC post, your impression is that anything short of becoming an Admiral is disappointing in the Navy.
In the end, choose a major YOU would end up enjoying. Most officer programs require a simple bachelors degree to include URL (SWO, pilot, NFO, etc.).
Going back to "making Flag" focus one step at a time. There are so many milestones ahead and along with hard work and of course some "luck", there might be a shot. As @azguy , a very small percentage of folks who commission end up becoming Flag.
I wa also going to say that physics is more foundational, letting you understand anything in engineering but not the other way.
I’m undergrad in physics, grad in engineering.
I'll definitely echo that. Internships are gouge.Without the project and internship experiences that are afforded to engineering undergraduates, it is much more difficult to find a job after graduation.
Major in something that’ll provide you a living if plan A doesn’t work out.Major in something that complements it.