As you consider your career opportunities as a Coast Guard officer, remember that Academy graduates with a degree in Engineering are eligible to apply for any duty assignment in the Coast Guard

What's more, with a degree in Engineering, every door in graduate school is open to you. This is a significant consideration since four out of five Academy graduates go on to graduate school (typically at Coast Guard expense). To maximize options in your career path - both in the Coast Guard and in the civilian world - the smart choice is a major in Engineering.

No matter what major you choose, as a graduate of a United States federal service academy, you will possess one of the most highly respected and valued academic credentials in America. That alone opens doors to career opportunities that graduates of civilian colleges simply do not have.