While they don't offer a degree in Structural Engineering, a little school in GA called Southern Polytechnic State University is one of the BEST in the southeast for architecture and engineering. The nice thing about this school is that it's extremely small compared to the major universities, but is competitive as far as degree(s) vs. job placement. It was originally a 2yr school associated with Georgia Tech, but is now its own entity.
Anyway, I attended the school for a brief moment when deciding to return for a second degree/masters degree. I was SUPER impressed with the classes/degrees offered (wished I would've chosen it for my initial college experience) and the major hands on experiences that some (major) technical colleges do not offer. It also has a "normal" liberal arts track, which again, not all small "technical" colleges offer.
I know GA is far from CT, but I think if you wanted (or your DS) to find out more about the different types of engineering degrees and whatnot, the professors and staff are very open and willing to help. They can even point him in the right direction as far as where to look for activities and such that can help him now. The other nice thing about the school itself is that the professors, at least the ones I had, really push and challenge their students, as opposed to just teaching a certain curriculum (which I have experienced at the college level myself).
I know your DS is only 13, but if he is trying to decide what he wants to do now, it wouldn't hurt to really research degrees, jobs/careers, and schools now.
I wish at 13 I had such a good head on my shoulders!!!
Oh, you can find the school at
SPSUAlso, I happened to google Structural Engineers, Connecticut and found this:
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