Making the Choice: Aerospace Engineering in CA or PA

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The discussion centers around the decision of whether to stay in Southern California or move to Pennsylvania for a sophomore in junior college majoring in aerospace engineering. Key points include the concentration of the aerospace industry in Southern California, Texas, and Washington D.C., suggesting better career opportunities in those regions. Participants highlight the favorable weather in Southern California as an additional reason to remain there. The conversation emphasizes the importance of location in relation to career prospects in aerospace engineering.
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so basically i have a choice of staying in southern california or moving to PA (pennsylvania) next year. currently a sophomore in junior college and majoring in aerospace engineering and wanting to go into that field (obviously). can anyone give any info about both schools and career opportunities for that field either in CA or PA. any help would be much apreciated as i have to make this decision (relatively) soon
 
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The aerospace industry (at least those companies that I've dealt with, keeping in mind that I'm not an AE) is centered on the west coast, in Texas, and in Washington DC. I'd probably stay in Southern California... the weather is a lot nicer as well.
 

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