Which type of engineer should I be?

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A high school sophomore excelling in honors and AP classes, particularly in math and physics, is seeking advice on pursuing an engineering career that is both interesting and financially rewarding. With a 4.0 GPA and plans to complete calculus before graduation, the student is exploring various engineering fields. The discussion emphasizes that all engineering disciplines utilize physics and mathematics, suggesting that personal interests should guide the choice of specialization. Potential areas of focus include mechanical, electrical, aerospace, chemical, petroleum, nuclear, biomedical, computer, ocean, civil, and agricultural engineering, each linked to specific interests such as vehicles, electronics, space, healthcare, or infrastructure.
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Hi, I am a Sophomore in High School. I take all honors and AP classes and do fairly well in them. Math has seemed to come extremely easy to me and I am at the top of my classes In Physics and Math. By the time I will have finished high school i will have finished at least calculus. And I have really enjoyed doing physics this year. I maintain a 4.0 GPA and I'm trying to find an engineering job that is interesting and pays fairly well. All help is appreciated.
 
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It's kinda hard to offer suggestions. All engineers use physics and mathematics. What interests you? Do you like cars and engines and such? Go mechanical. Are you fascinated by electricity and electronics? Pick electrical. Enjoy planes/ spacecraft ? Aerospace. Chemistry? Chemical. Oil? Petroleum. Fission/fusion? Nuclear. Extracting minerals? Mining/geo. Saving lives? Biomedical. Computers? Computer science/engineering or software. The sea? Ocean. Bridges, roads, dams and sewers? Civil. Crops? Agricultural.
 

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