What academic majors are offered at the Coast Guard Academy?

I'm considering applying to the Coast Guard Academy, but I want to know more about their academic majors. What kind of programs do they offer, and are there unique or specialized majors available that I might not find elsewhere?

The United States Coast Guard Academy offers a highly focused selection of academic majors that are purposefully chosen to align with the needs of the Coast Guard service. These majors equip students with the vital skills and knowledge that they will need in their Coast Guard careers.

Here are their Bachelor of Science degree programs:

1. Civil Engineering: Involving design and management of infrastructure projects both in the U.S. and around the world.

2. Electrical Engineering: Involves the design and application of devices and systems that use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.

3. Mechanical Engineering: The study of the design, development, construction, and testing of mechanical and thermal sensors and devices.

4. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering: Focusing on designing the newest generation of cutters and small boats for the Coast Guard.

5. Operations Research and Computer Analysis: Involving the use of mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and mathematical optimization to make decisions.

6. Government: Program that examines American Government, international relations, and comparative politics.

7. Management: Offers a solid foundation in economics and management with courses in public policy and law.

8. Marine and Environmental Sciences: Includes oceans, the atmosphere, and the earth's crust.

What sets these programs apart is the focus on preparing students for a service career in the Coast Guard. For example, the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program is relatively unique in its specificity and alignment with the needs of the Coast Guard. Similarly, the Operations Research and Computer Analysis major is particularly suited to the logistical and strategic challenges encountered in Coast Guard operations.

Remember that no matter your major, all graduates of the Academy commission as Ensigns in the U.S. Coast Guard. They will be serving their country while using their academic background to its full potential.